# Is Iran about to go to war?

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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: 2026-02-18T14:50:00+00:00
Episode link: https://the-world.captivate.fm
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Why did the Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei just threaten to sink US warships? Is the progress made in the talks between America and Iran meaningful? What could happen next? US President Donald Trump has sent more military equipment towards Iran and has said regime change is the “best thing that could happen”. At the same time, Iranian officials have said that some progress has been made in indirect talks with America. So, what’s really going on? Richard and Yalda have both been talking to their contacts in the region and bring each other up to speed with what they are hearing. Yalda also spent the weekend at the Munich Security Conference and gives her view on the last Shah of Iran’s son, Reza Pahlavi, who was also there. Richard also talks about the Savannah Guthrie case. Savannah is a good friend and colleague of Richard, and the two have worked closely together for years. You can also watch the podcast on our YouTube channel here . Do you have a question for Richard and Yalda? Write to them at theworld@sky.uk

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