# Have America and Israel just started a forever war with Iran?

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Podcast: [The World with Richard Engel and Yalda Hakim](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-world-with-richard-engel-and-yalda-hakim-7027228)
Published: 2026-03-04T04:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-world.captivate.fm
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What happens next in Iran? Will there be regime change? And what are the actual objectives of Israel and America? Yalda and Richard are both in Israel as the conflict in the region ramps up. Both have been reporting on the ground and working their contacts to find out what the American and Israeli strategy is. As the death toll in Iran climbs, and the Americans say the biggest hits are yet to come, just what happens next? The two of them will answer listeners' questions, so write to them at theworld@sky.uk To listen to Richard’s bonus Q&A episode, click here. You can also watch the podcast on our YouTube channel here.

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