Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 6 days ago

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After Iran’s leadership crisis and regional strikes, the Middle East faces new alliances, collapsing proxies, and uncertain futures. Who fills Tehran’s vacuum—and could the war reshape the region forever today?

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00:00 Introduction
00:57 The New Fault Lines
07:40 The Well Runs Dry
10:29 Shadows of a New Iran

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