# The Iran Situation Is Bigger Than The Media Is Telling You

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Podcast: [The Middle Ground Mic](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-middle-ground-mic-7275421)
Published: 2026-05-06T21:00:00+00:00
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Send us Fan Mail Is the world sleepwalking into a larger war? Former Navy JAG officer, federal prosecutor, and former national security advisor Don Brown joins The MiddleGround Mic for one of the most intense conversations we’ve had yet — breaking down Iran, the Strait of Hormuz blockade, sleeper cell fears, Europe’s growing instability, and why global leaders may be closer to a breaking point than the public realizes. We discuss: • Iran’s collapsing military posture • Why the Strait of Hormu...

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