# The Iran Conflict Quagmire w/ Abdullah Hayek | 1755

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Published: 2026-04-12T09:54:00+00:00
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## Resource

Abdullah Hayek returns to give us an in-depth analysis of the Iran war. He breaks down the positions and goals of the three major players, the Lebanon side of the conflict, how the conflict is affecting neighboring Arab states and the rest of the world, and how this conflict is likely to affect and change the Middle East in the months and years to come. Side note: This episode was recorded on Monday, April 6th, before the ceasefire began. Follow Abdullah's work on X: https://x.com/ahayek99?s=21&t=S8JoQpY3m4n6bFrTo8tLrg 00:00:00 Intro and where the war stands now 00:04:45 Why Iran wants to drag other nations in 00:09:30 How Gulf populations are reacting 00:12:45 The Strait of Hormuz strategy 00:18:30 Europe's angle and Ukraine leverage 00:23:30 What is America actually trying to do? 00:35:30 Why Israel expanded into Lebanon 00:42:15 Is there any path to peace? 00:48:15 Could Gulf states escalate the conflict? 00:55:00 Could Iranians rise up against the regime? 00:57:15 What liberty in the Middle East would really require Watch All Episodes: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr_8o0dDOX8DxO_Wwxu6WYhhA Watch Host Favorites: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLi78svKlBr__Zu40RL7mWxCuOOe54zgy2 🔗[ALL LINKS]: https://gml.bio.link 📼 [YouTube] : https://bit.ly/3UwsRiv 🗽[Fed Haters Club]: https://www.goodmorningliberty.us/fedhatersclub ⏳[Martens Minute]: https://martensminute.podbean.com/

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