MBN Iran Podcast Briefing | Amin Tarzi on Iran, the Gulf, and Why the Old Middle East Is Gone

The old Middle East is gone. In a new episode of Iran Briefing, Andres Ilves speaks with Amin Tarzi about the region’s structural transformation, Gulf security, Iran’s shifting pressure tactics, and why China may emerge stronger in the post-war balance.

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.