The Global Fallout of Donald Trump’s War on Iran
The New Yorker Radio Hour 
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<p>As Iran’s retaliation hit American allies throughout the Middle East this week, David Remnick was joined by two <i>New Yorker</i> writers with decades of experience reporting from the region. <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/robin-wright" rel="noopener noreferrer">Robin Wright</a> has reported from Iran extensively, and she met with Ali Khamenei before he became the Supreme Leader of Iran; <a href="https://www.newyorker.com/contributors/dexter-filkins" rel="noopener noreferrer">Dexter Filkins</a> covered the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, and he has been reporting on the Pentagon and military readiness. Filkins and Wright discuss the possibilities for future leadership in Iran; the Administration’s chaotic statements in regard to its goals and time frame; and the economic impact of the war, which is already being felt around the globe. </p> <p> </p> <p>Further reading:</p> <p>“<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/news/the-lede/what-ayatollah-ali-khamenei-meant-to-iran-and-what-comes-next#rid=d2c89d6d-4990-4ebe-86a1-9adb7c2f0cd2&q=robin+wright" rel="noopener noreferrer">What Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Meant to Iran, and What Comes Next</a>,” by Robin Wright</p> <p>"<a href="https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2026/01/19/marco-rubio-profile" rel="noopener noreferrer">How Marco Rubio Went from “Little Marco” to Trump’s Foreign-Policy Enabler</a>,” by Dexter Filkins</p> <p>“<a href="https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/49387/the-forever-war-by-dexter-filkins/" rel="noopener noreferrer">The Forever War</a>,” by Dexter Filkins</p> <p> </p> <p>New episodes of The New Yorker Radio Hour drop every Tuesday and Friday. Join host David Remnick as he discusses the latest in politics, news, and current events in conversation with political leaders, newsmakers, innovators, <i>New Yorker</i> staff writers, authors, actors, and musicians.</p><br/> <p>Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See <a href="https://pcm.adswizz.com">pcm.adswizz.com</a> for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.</p>
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