MBN Iran Podcast Briefing | Pakistan, China and the Future of the Iran War

In this edition of the MBN Iran Briefing podcast I’m joined by MBN Washington Bureau Chief Joe Kawly and Mohammed Soliman, senior fellow at the Middle East Institute, as we look at the shifting geography of the Iran war, U.S. President Trump’s call to expand the Abraham Accords, and the roles of Pakistan and China in shaping what comes next. 

What is MBN Iran Podcast Briefing ?

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.