Best Podcast Episodes About Iraq War
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Updated: Apr 10, 2026 – 74 episodes
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“… that. And he said his big regret was that he didn't think about what came next after Gaddafi. So now we haven't learned that lesson yet. Like after Iraq, you'd never thought of that. Listen, but thank God Trump's figured it out. Oh, yeah. Trump's figured it out. We'll go in this drastic new direction of getting the seventh war that they wanted. Don't be a pussy, Dave. Jesus Christ. Did you see that one? I don't know what military expert was on television. You said something about we need a fan of boots on the ground like Rome Like hey fucker Rome didn't have nuclear weapons and drones Rome …”
“She was the Secretary of State at the time under Barack Obama, but she's really the one who championed that. And I believe Obama wrote in his book that he was 50-50 and that Hillary really pushed him to that. And he said his big regret was that he didn't think about what came next after Gaddafi. So now we haven't learned that lesson yet. Like after Iraq, you'd never thought of that. Listen, but thank God Trump's figured it out. Oh, yeah. Trump's figured it out. We'll go in this drastic new direction of getting the seventh war that they wanted. Don't be a pussy, Dave. Jesus Christ. Did you see that one? I don't know what military expert was on television. You said something about we need a fan of boots on the ground like Rome Like hey fucker Rome didn't have nuclear weapons and drones Rome didn't have drones that hunt you. Yeah, we talking about boots on the ground. Should we fight with swords? We get everybody to fight with swords Is that what you're saying? The fuck are you saying? Well, also, like, what even is the plan with boots on the ground? Like, what are you talking about here? You're going to take an island? It goes, okay, …”
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In this hilarious segment, Dave Smith critiques the absurdity of military intervention, questioning the logic of sending 'boots on the ground' in modern warfare. With sharp wit, he compares ancient Rome's tactics to today's drone warfare, leaving listeners laughing at the ridiculousness of outdated military strategies.
“Libya. Can we, before we go into Libya. Yeah. I did not know about the Israeli intelligence, about the Iraq war. They were a big part of the weapons of mass destruction. Whole. I'd like to add a little bit more to this. Yeah. This interview hasn't come out yet. It's coming out next week. It's 12 hours long. It's a 12-hour long interview. Really? And I interviewed. Did you do this in one day? We wound up. I got so disgusted after eight hours that I said, hey, I think we're done. we've accomplished the goal we've exposed what needs to be exposed yeah and I …”
“Libya. Can we, before we go into Libya. Yeah. I did not know about the Israeli intelligence, about the Iraq war. They were a big part of the weapons of mass destruction. Whole. I'd like to add a little bit more to this. Yeah. This interview hasn't come out yet. It's coming out next week. It's 12 hours long. It's a 12-hour long interview. Really? And I interviewed. Did you do this in one day? We wound up. I got so disgusted after eight hours that I said, hey, I think we're done. we've accomplished the goal we've exposed what needs to be exposed yeah and I was only about halfway through the outline yeah yeah and uh and and then I went home to that night and woke up the next morning I couldn't sleep and I called him and I said hey hey uh this is Pete Blaber I'm talking about Pete Blaber he was a uh a colonel over at Delta and I said hey um this is an incomplete project. You have to come back. We have …”
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The segment reveals how U.S. military intelligence misinterpreted evidence leading to the Iraq War, particularly the false claims about weapons of mass destruction. A former Delta colonel, Pete Blaber, explains how his team identified misleading information but was ignored, highlighting the dangerous consequences of confirmation bias in military decisions. This discussion underscores the long-term mental and physical toll on veterans from conflicts based on flawed intelligence.
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In this segment, Heather Cox Richardson humorously compares the U.S. government to a reality TV show directed by Trump, where the stakes are as high as a ground war in Iran. The absurdity of the situation is highlighted by the idea that the White House operates like a daily TV show, leaving listeners both entertained and concerned about the real implications behind the narrative.
“… of our kind of cavalier and arrogant interventions. Well, I certainly see this one more clearly in that light than I did Afghanistan and Iraq at the time. But if you if you look at the. Why Why though Alistair Well partly because I was there and we were trying to because we did believe what we saying because we were trying to build a coalition and there was a coalition of sorts that was being built but to be absolutely honest i think because of the motivation of trump you know trump is such a huge and consequential figure and if you have a view as settled as mine that he is amoral, …”
“And that if we don't learn the difference between those two, we are destined for these utterly foreseeable consequences of our kind of cavalier and arrogant interventions. Well, I certainly see this one more clearly in that light than I did Afghanistan and Iraq at the time. But if you if you look at the. Why Why though Alistair Well partly because I was there and we were trying to because we did believe what we saying because we were trying to build a coalition and there was a coalition of sorts that was being built but to be absolutely honest i think because of the motivation of trump you know trump is such a huge and consequential figure and if you have a view as settled as mine that he is amoral, that he is all about himself, that he is corrupt, that he is enriching himself and his family and his friends as he sort of, you know, marauds around the place. Yes. I have to dig really, really deep to find a positive motivation. Now, that being said, that being said, Iran is a horrible regime. But I think what you're saying in your question is …”
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In this segment, Alastair Campbell humorously critiques America's cavalier approach to foreign interventions, comparing it to a toddler throwing tantrums when things don't go their way. The discussion highlights the absurdity of assuming we know what's best for other countries, revealing the irony of our past actions in Iraq and Afghanistan. It's a witty take on how our interventions often lead to more chaos than solutions.
“… their influence too. And I want to ask you, how were we under their influence in Syria? So I think the war in Syria wouldn't have happened if the Iraq war wouldn't have happened. So the Iraq war was driven, obviously, by the neoconservative movement here in America, military industrial complex. But a big part of that was also the Israeli lobby. Benjamin Netanyahu at the time, who had just gotten done being the Israeli prime minister, I think he was still in government. He was like the finance minister. He came and he aggressively lobbied and testified in the House and in the Senate that Saddam …”
“That was because we were under their influence too. And I want to ask you, how were we under their influence in Syria? So I think the war in Syria wouldn't have happened if the Iraq war wouldn't have happened. So the Iraq war was driven, obviously, by the neoconservative movement here in America, military industrial complex. But a big part of that was also the Israeli lobby. Benjamin Netanyahu at the time, who had just gotten done being the Israeli prime minister, I think he was still in government. He was like the finance minister. He came and he aggressively lobbied and testified in the House and in the Senate that Saddam was developing weapons of mass destruction. So he helped launder that narrative that Saddam was developing weapons of mass destruction in conjunction with the military industrial complex and neoconservatives to say that we had to go in and we had to take away the nuclear weapons. You also had others in like the think tank realm, the same thing, the …”
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The Iraq War's outcome was heavily influenced by Israeli interests, particularly through lobbying efforts by leaders like Benjamin Netanyahu. The war was seen as a strategic move to weaken Iran and reshape the Middle East, but it ultimately led to a stronger Iranian presence in Iraq, complicating U.S. military strategy in the region. This discussion reveals how intertwined U.S. and Israeli policies have been in shaping the conflict landscape of the Middle East.
“… I mean, so there was definitely like this definitely subsumed the consciousness of the nation for, you know, like at least up into the run up to the Iraq War. I mean I remember going to Nebraska that same guy actually who was an Alex Jones fan and going to Nebraska and getting off the I guess going from the Omaha airport to Lincoln and seeing this massive and this had to have been in 2002 and driving on the highway and seeing a big billboard of a fireman Like when others ran out, he rushed in. And I'm like, we're in Omaha, Nebraska. Like, why is there all this sort of like, oh, and there was also …”
“… another plane was going to hit the Empire State Building, like, I don't know, five or six days later. And just there was this idea of like one guy could walk into Macy's with one stick of dynamite, blow himself up and half the city would leave. I mean, so there was definitely like this definitely subsumed the consciousness of the nation for, you know, like at least up into the run up to the Iraq War. I mean I remember going to Nebraska that same guy actually who was an Alex Jones fan and going to Nebraska and getting off the I guess going from the Omaha airport to Lincoln and seeing this massive and this had to have been in 2002 and driving on the highway and seeing a big billboard of a fireman Like when others ran out, he rushed in. And I'm like, we're in Omaha, Nebraska. Like, why is there all this sort of like, oh, and there was also just intense, like, security at the airport. And I'm like, they're not going to hit Omaha. They did it in New York because all the cameras are there. But yes, it changed. Mass media, I think, like basically it definitely defined the constraints of what the conversation was. In fact, Janine Garofalo was one of the few people who was allowed at that …”
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“… which is current 20 million barrels were lost in supply The Iranian revolution in 1978 was 5 million The Yom Kippur War embargo in 73 was 4 The Iraq-Kuwait War was 4.3 in 1990. The Iran-Iraq War in 1980 was 4.0. And the Ukraine-Russia invasion in 2022, which is the last time that oil spiked over $100 a barrel, was one to three. So an absolutely huge supply shock. And I'm sure it will have a lot of implications all over the economy. With triple digit prices, here's what's going to happen now, says PolicyTensor. Markets will scream when they open tomorrow. VIX will surge to levels beyond what …”
“So I don't know. Anyway. I'm pulling it up, but you can run through this. It's the largest supply shock by a factor of four. So the Hormuz blockade which is current 20 million barrels were lost in supply The Iranian revolution in 1978 was 5 million The Yom Kippur War embargo in 73 was 4 The Iraq-Kuwait War was 4.3 in 1990. The Iran-Iraq War in 1980 was 4.0. And the Ukraine-Russia invasion in 2022, which is the last time that oil spiked over $100 a barrel, was one to three. So an absolutely huge supply shock. And I'm sure it will have a lot of implications all over the economy. With triple digit prices, here's what's going to happen now, says PolicyTensor. Markets will scream when they open tomorrow. VIX will surge to levels beyond what we saw in April. The sell-off will continue for some time as intermediaries shed risk. And the markets are red. They have been screaming today. the VIX futures curve already has inverted bid up by dealers looking for insurance this predicts a massive sell-off the pressure on this captured White House now the pressure on this captured White House …”
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The United States lacks the military capability to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, giving Iran a strategic advantage and potentially devastating the Trump presidency.
The US lacks the military capability to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, giving Iran a strategic advantage that could devastate the US economy and political landscape.
“… was a and that there was a clear path to a swift victory. This was a lie, and it is the same tactic the Israelis used to draw us into a disaster Iraq war that cost our nation the lives of thousands of our best men and women. We cannot make this mistake again. This is going to set the world on fire. As a veteran who deployed to combat 11 times, And as a gold star husband who lost my beloved wife, Shannon, in a war manufactured by Israel, I cannot support sending the next generation off to fight and die in a war that serves no benefit to the American people, nor justifies the cost of American …”
“… that you can say a lot of things but to say that donald trump is a dupe and has been duped by a foreign power because he wasn't smart enough to figure it out is absolutely insane insane um it deceives you uh that you should strike now when there was a and that there was a clear path to a swift victory. This was a lie, and it is the same tactic the Israelis used to draw us into a disaster Iraq war that cost our nation the lives of thousands of our best men and women. We cannot make this mistake again. This is going to set the world on fire. As a veteran who deployed to combat 11 times, And as a gold star husband who lost my beloved wife, Shannon, in a war manufactured by Israel, I cannot support sending the next generation off to fight and die in a war that serves no benefit to the American people, nor justifies the cost of American lives I pray you will reflect upon what you are doing in Iran and who we are doing it for The time for bold action is now You can't, no you can't. You can reverse course and chart a new path for our nation. You can't allow, you can't, or you can allow us to slip further toward decline and chaos. You hold the cards. It was an honor to serve in your …”
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In a shocking turn of events, President Trump's Director of National Counterterrorism Center, Joseph Kent, has resigned, citing the war in Iran as unjustified and a deception fueled by foreign influence. Kent's resignation echoes the Pentagon Papers, suggesting that America's military actions are driven by external pressures rather than national interest, raising alarms about the future of U.S. foreign policy. This pivotal moment may redefine America's approach to military engagement and the cost of war.
“… should strike now. There was a clear path to a swift victory. This was a lie and is the same tactic the Israelis used to draw us into the disastrous Iraq war that cost our nation in the lives of thousands of our best men and women. We cannot make this mistake again. It was an honor to serve, jump into the bottom, it was an honor to serve in your administration and to serve our great nation. Kent obviously also says he prays Trump will reflect upon what we're doing in Iran. The time for bold action to reverse course is now. So this is, I mean, it's remarkable from about 15 different perspectives. …”
“… campaign that wholly undermined your America First platform and sowed pro-war sentiments to encourage a war with Iran. This echo chamber was used to deceive you into believing that Iran posed an imminent threat to the United States and that you should strike now. There was a clear path to a swift victory. This was a lie and is the same tactic the Israelis used to draw us into the disastrous Iraq war that cost our nation in the lives of thousands of our best men and women. We cannot make this mistake again. It was an honor to serve, jump into the bottom, it was an honor to serve in your administration and to serve our great nation. Kent obviously also says he prays Trump will reflect upon what we're doing in Iran. The time for bold action to reverse course is now. So this is, I mean, it's remarkable from about 15 different perspectives. Obviously, it's a big black eye for Trump to lose anybody, to any top figure in his administration with this sort of remarkable assessment of what's going on in Iran. But also Joe Kent is sort of a strange, weird sort of ancillary MAGA figure. Bill, can you just talk a little bit about where he's coming from and why he would be the kind of person to …”
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Joe Kent, former director of the National Counterterrorism Center under Trump, resigned citing his inability to support the ongoing war in Iran. In a scathing letter, he accused the administration of being misled into conflict by pro-war sentiments, echoing past mistakes that cost American lives. Kent's resignation raises significant concerns about Trump's foreign policy direction and the loyalty of his inner circle.
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The White House is now using video game-style edits of real war footage to communicate with the public, blending serious events with meme culture. This shift reflects a growing acceptance of absurdity in media, where traditional news coverage is replaced by playful, internet-inspired content. As our sensitivity to absurdity increases, the lines between entertainment and reality blur, showcasing a bizarre new era in communication.
“… post 9-11 and nuclear deal moments. But here, as the hostage crisis ending, another thing is beginning, which is Saddam Hussein, the then leader of Iraq, invades Iran in 1980. the U.S. is complicated, but basically backs Iraq. Take me through both that war and U.S. policy in that moment and in that era. So, Ezra, I was growing up in Iran at that time, and my first memories are of the Iran-Iraq war. And it was also the formative experience of most of Iran's leadership. It was an unequal war in the sense that Saddam was clearly the aggressor, and he was backed almost by the entire region and …”
“… coming to office. It is unfortunately a pattern in which this enmity has become institutionalized in a way that always benefits the hawks on all sides more than the moderates who've tried to change course. We're going to come back to both those post 9-11 and nuclear deal moments. But here, as the hostage crisis ending, another thing is beginning, which is Saddam Hussein, the then leader of Iraq, invades Iran in 1980. the U.S. is complicated, but basically backs Iraq. Take me through both that war and U.S. policy in that moment and in that era. So, Ezra, I was growing up in Iran at that time, and my first memories are of the Iran-Iraq war. And it was also the formative experience of most of Iran's leadership. It was an unequal war in the sense that Saddam was clearly the aggressor, and he was backed almost by the entire region and world powers, whereas Iran was alone. Of course, all revolutions want to export their model, and almost always they create a backlash. I mean, if you look at the French Revolution, the Russian Revolution, they always scare neighboring countries and mobilize them to try to nip them in the bud and prevent them from spilling over their borders, especially …”
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The Iran-Iraq War, which began in 1980, was a pivotal moment that shaped Iran's strategic thinking and military development. Saddam Hussein, feeling threatened by Iran's revolutionary regime, launched an invasion, backed by global powers and regional allies, aiming for a quick victory. This conflict not only consolidated the power of Iran's new regime but also led to the establishment of its ballistic missile program as a response to perceived threats.
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The White House has turned to meme culture to communicate about the Iran war, blending serious military footage with pop culture references to engage a younger audience. This strategy has resulted in a 60% increase in views, showcasing a new, bombastic approach to war communication that attempts to rally support while also provoking outrage. This shift highlights how modern warfare narratives are crafted in the digital age, echoing historical propaganda but with a contemporary twist.
“… line up with the strategies that we are seeing though right there has been significant bombing of irgc and police facilities along the border with iraq There have been and continue to be many Eastern Kurdish groups who are based in Iraq right now. There has been significant bombing along the road from Halab to Kamancha, which would be like a road that you would use if you're planning to move some people in that way. In theory, the KDP and the PUK, so they are the two major Kurdish factions in Iraq, have unified their Peshmerga. Peshmerga means those who face death. They're the armed forces …”
“… were distinct entities it appears Jesus Christ Wildly different entities in combat efficacy too yes yeah yeah just like unless they talking about the peshmerga roj i guess which like exists largely in telegram rumors these days the peace does line up with the strategies that we are seeing though right there has been significant bombing of irgc and police facilities along the border with iraq There have been and continue to be many Eastern Kurdish groups who are based in Iraq right now. There has been significant bombing along the road from Halab to Kamancha, which would be like a road that you would use if you're planning to move some people in that way. In theory, the KDP and the PUK, so they are the two major Kurdish factions in Iraq, have unified their Peshmerga. Peshmerga means those who face death. They're the armed forces that are affiliated to the two Kurdish political parties. This is really kind of a rhetorical construct because they have regional commands, which effectively mirror the areas where the KDP and the PUK are in control anyway. But they have unified payroll, which is interesting. It is also worth noting that pro-Iran groups inside Iraq have been …”
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The Kurdish Peshmerga forces are now in a precarious position due to increased drone attacks from pro-Iran groups and the complex political landscape following the Iraq War. As they navigate alliances and conflicts with both Iranian and U.S. interests, the Kurdish people are left to decide whether to engage in a fight that may not be of their choosing, risking oppression at home. This ongoing struggle highlights the delicate balance of power in the region and the historical animosities that complicate the situation.
“… KC-135, those are those strato tankers, those big fuel aircrafts, the refueling crafts. One of them went down. We believe it went down over Western Iraq. There was involved in an incident involving another KC-135. The information is fuzzy. We know that on these KC-135s, there are six crew members, and those six crew members are unaccounted for. This is not a plane that you can really eject from, or there are parachutes. So we don't know the status. CENTCOM is not giving us a lot of information. Sadly, the Trump regime lies about everything. They saying that this incident over Western Iraq does …”
“report on this episode of the Midas Touch podcast. A lot is going on involving Donald Trump's unlawful war in Iran. We learned earlier today that a U.S. KC-135, those are those strato tankers, those big fuel aircrafts, the refueling crafts. One of them went down. We believe it went down over Western Iraq. There was involved in an incident involving another KC-135. The information is fuzzy. We know that on these KC-135s, there are six crew members, and those six crew members are unaccounted for. This is not a plane that you can really eject from, or there are parachutes. So we don't know the status. CENTCOM is not giving us a lot of information. Sadly, the Trump regime lies about everything. They saying that this incident over Western Iraq does not have anything to do with hostile fire or Friendly fire but we be keeping you updated throughout the day We also learned I believe from a CBS report about another medevac involving multiple other service members, I believe 19 or so, who are being transported to the hospital in Germany. And we're seeing the injuries mount. And I believe that …”
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A U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft has gone down over Western Iraq, leaving six crew members unaccounted for amidst escalating tensions in the Iran war. Reports indicate increasing injuries among U.S. service members and ongoing Iranian attacks on vessels in the Strait of Hormoz, highlighting a chaotic and dangerous situation. As the conflict intensifies, the Trump administration's credibility is called into question regarding the true extent of casualties and incidents.
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The manipulation of military funding has turned U.S. war powers into a near-monarchy, with presidents bypassing Congress for military actions. This undermines the democratic principles of the republic and raises questions about the influence of defense contractors like Boeing and Raytheon. The reality is, without wars, there's little for these companies to profit from, leading to a troubling cycle of conflict and spending.
“… of this mech brigade. And they just touched each vehicle with a laser and a J-Dam evaporated the vehicles. After the first three, you know, the Iraqis were like, this is some voodoo shit. They just abandoned the rest of their vehicles and we destroyed a brigade's worth of mech equipment that night. That next night is when the main attack all stalled at the Karbala Gap I don know if you remember that They were all stalled They were out of gas couldn move any further And, you know, they all set up their nightly VTC with CENTCOM. And Franks got on there and he said, you know, the night before …”
“… the desert and we discovered a brigade of mech. and the guys discovered them from a max standoff distance. So they sent, I think, four ATVs forward and each of the ATVs had laser pointers. And they just sat from about a kilometer and a half in front of this mech brigade. And they just touched each vehicle with a laser and a J-Dam evaporated the vehicles. After the first three, you know, the Iraqis were like, this is some voodoo shit. They just abandoned the rest of their vehicles and we destroyed a brigade's worth of mech equipment that night. That next night is when the main attack all stalled at the Karbala Gap I don know if you remember that They were all stalled They were out of gas couldn move any further And, you know, they all set up their nightly VTC with CENTCOM. And Franks got on there and he said, you know, the night before they had sent a swarm of Apaches, 100 Apaches, to go in and attack this defensive position. And you might remember that. something like 60 Apaches were shot up. They had to retreat. Apaches can't operate on their own. And so it failed. And Trump, or Trump, Frank's got on there and he said, you know, this is why I was against the original plan. Look …”
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In a gripping account from his military career, retired Delta Force commander Pete Blaber shares how his team outsmarted a mechanized brigade during a nighttime patrol in Iraq. Faced with dire operational challenges, they employed innovative tactics that led to the destruction of enemy equipment, showcasing the importance of leadership and integrity in combat. This story exemplifies the unpredictable nature of warfare and the critical role of decision-making under pressure.
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The glorification of war has become a bizarre practice that deserves reevaluation, especially as we reflect on our history. Ingrid from Penfield shares her discomfort with learning about history through battle sites and advocates for a shift towards understanding the past beyond warfare. This conversation highlights the need to preserve historical documents while questioning the narratives we choose to celebrate.
“… absolutely, I think it's something like 800 to 1,000 U.S. troops, which is a substantial number, something like 44%. 500 U.S. troops were killed in Iraq. So something like 20 percent-ish of those troop deaths were the result and many, many more life-changing amputations were caused by the introduction of these shape-charged IEDs, these explosively formed penetrators. Many people, and of course, the insurgency in general. We should not understand that as purely an Iranian cat's paw or phenomenon. That was also an indigenous Iraqi Shiite fight, but tendentious to deny that there was a great deal …”
“This absolutely, I think it's something like 800 to 1,000 U.S. troops, which is a substantial number, something like 44%. 500 U.S. troops were killed in Iraq. So something like 20 percent-ish of those troop deaths were the result and many, many more life-changing amputations were caused by the introduction of these shape-charged IEDs, these explosively formed penetrators. Many people, and of course, the insurgency in general. We should not understand that as purely an Iranian cat's paw or phenomenon. That was also an indigenous Iraqi Shiite fight, but tendentious to deny that there was a great deal of aid and comfort, as well as strategic depth back in Iran to the Americans. And throughout the really agonizing phase, so like 2005 to 2008 of the U.S. occupation of Iraq, there were frequent demands from both right-wing U.S. legislators, particularly like tactical levels within the military, to go against Iran itself, to expand the war either in …”
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The U.S. has avoided invading Iran due to its challenging geography, which includes mountains and deserts, making military operations extremely difficult. Despite significant troop casualties in Iraq linked to Iranian support for insurgents, both Bush and Obama administrations recognized that expanding the conflict into Iran would have been a far greater challenge. This understanding shaped U.S. military strategy during the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
“… has really still closed its airspace, more or less, with some exceptions. There are basically no flights in Bahrain. Syrian airspace is closed. Iraq is closed. Surprisingly, Jordan is open, so Royal Dengar is pretty much flying on a normal schedule. how are they doing it it is very very complicated changing any minute if you follow this on the situation like i do on on the on the tracking websites um you do notice that there's a lot of holding patterns and uh deviations on the 16th when or actually after the 16th when the airport reopened and flights were you know taking off again from …”
“… And over time, things opened up again. Roughly speaking, Emirates has been trying to fly about 40, 45% of its schedule. That's aircraft movements. Arabia is in a similar range. Qatar Airways is much lower than this. Qatar has been more restrictive, has really still closed its airspace, more or less, with some exceptions. There are basically no flights in Bahrain. Syrian airspace is closed. Iraq is closed. Surprisingly, Jordan is open, so Royal Dengar is pretty much flying on a normal schedule. how are they doing it it is very very complicated changing any minute if you follow this on the situation like i do on on the on the tracking websites um you do notice that there's a lot of holding patterns and uh deviations on the 16th when or actually after the 16th when the airport reopened and flights were you know taking off again from dubai uh some of the emirates flights to Europe actually didn't go to Europe first, but landed in Riyadh in Saudi Arabia. And that was for refueling. It seems like the fuel supply was interrupted for some time after that fire. So it's mayhem. There are corridors that are open that people have to stick to. I understand that in Qatar, the Emirates is …”
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The Persian Gulf War has thrown air travel into turmoil, with airlines like Emirates operating at only 40-45% of their schedules due to airspace restrictions and fuel supply issues. Dubai International, once the second busiest airport, faced temporary closures and complex flight patterns, highlighting the precarious situation for Gulf carriers. The future remains uncertain as competitors in Europe and Asia may benefit from this disruption.
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