The John Batchelor Show

S8 Ep703: PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT: Edmund Fitton-Brown analyzes shifting U.S. war aims regarding Iran. He emphasizes the critical need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and prevent the Iranian regime from establishing long-term maritime blackmail capabilities. (1)

S8 Ep703: PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT: John Hardie discusses the evolution of drone warfare in Ukraine, highlighting long-range strikes against Russianenergy infrastructure. He details how AI-enabled guidance and terminal recognition technologies are reversing Russia

S8 Ep703: PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT: Jonathan Sayeh explores the Iranian public's perspective on potential strikes against national infrastructure. He discusses the balance between enduring catastrophic loss for freedom and the risk of the regime remaining in power

S8 Ep703: PREVIEW FOR LATER TONIGHT: Bridget Toomey evaluates the Houthi threat in the Red Sea, noting their continued ambitions and lack of trustworthiness. She explains how the group reserves the right to escalate based on Tehran’s regional interests. (6)

S8 Ep702: PREVIEW FOR LATER: General Blaine Holt analyzes the tactical shifts following the loss of two F-15s. He discusses the urgent need for air dominance over Iran and the potential deployment of prototypical, high-tech weapon systems. (1)