# Iran Prepares to Strike the US As Tensions Escalate in the Middle East | Ep. 287 | Pt. 1

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Podcast: [Mike Drop](https://stenobird.com/podcast/mike-drop-63606)
Published: 2026-04-14T08:00:00+00:00
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Duration seconds: 4895

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