Iran’s History, 9/11 and the Current Conflict

In the upcoming Iran Briefing podcast, we speak with Alan Eyre, former U.S. diplomat and the first Persian language spokesperson for the U.S. State Department, about the connections between 9/11, the current conflict, the motives of Iran’s regime, and the broader sweep of Iranian history.

What is MBN Iran Briefing Podcast?

The war around Iran is no longer confined to the battlefield—it is rapidly spilling into global markets, energy supplies, and regional stability. In today’s Iran Briefing podcast, three MBN senior voices unpack the latest developments: Iran’s new leadership doubling down on escalation, attacks spreading across the Gulf, and shipping disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz—one of the world’s most critical energy corridors. With tanker traffic collapsing and oil prices surging above $100 amid the conflict, the conversation looks at how this crisis could reshape Gulf economies, global trade, and the geopolitical balance far beyond the region.