# Seth Frantzman: On Iran, Iraq, Hezbollah and Commerce in the Gulf; Thu. Apr. 30th

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Podcast: [Israel Daily News Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/israel-daily-news-podcast-36639)
Published: 2026-04-30T20:39:40+00:00
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## Resource

Senior Middle East Correspondent for Seth Franzman for the Jerusalem Post has many stories. He shares his insights about the current Iran-Israel conflict regarding the Straight of Hormuz and his experiences traveling through the Gulf region. Seth also gets into his reporting from Kurdish Iraq, highlighting the region's relative safety and autonomy, and explains how Iranian-backed militias have infiltrated various countries in the region, comparing them to cartels rather than simple military groups. Join us for the discussion. Promise you’ll hear something new! PodSnacks.com Code:EXJ67 Israel Daily News website: https://israeldailynews.org YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@israeldailynews?si=UFQjC_iuL13V7tyQ Israel Daily News Patreon : https://www.patreon.com/shannafuld Support our Wartime News Coverage: https://www.gofundme.com/f/independent-journalist-covering-israels-war Links to all things IDN: ⁠ https://linktr.ee/israeldailynews⁠

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