{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Iran Conflict: What the Media Isn't Explaining About the Bigger Global War (with Matt Tardio)","description":"The Iran Conflict headlines dominate the news, but the media rarely explains the bigger global war taking shape behind the scenes. Discover how Iran, China, Russia, and information warfare fit into a broader geopolitical strategy that could reshape America's future.  Retired U.S. Army Special Forces Green Beret Matt Tardio, host of the Speak the Truth Podcast, joins The P.A.S. Report to break down the Iran conflict, America's military objectives, and the growing alliance between America's adversaries. From the tactical realities of the Strait of Hormuz to the rise of information warfare and cognitive warfare, this conversation explores the strategic challenges that rarely receive serious media attention. Americans cannot understand today's conflicts without understanding the broader geopolitical web connecting Iran, China, Russia, and the battle for global influence.  What You'll Learn In This Episode:  Iran, China &amp;amp; Russia: Why the Iran conflict extends far beyond the Middle East and directly impacts the global balance of power. Winning Modern Wars: Whether America can achieve strategic victory when political leaders limit military objectives. Information Warfare: How foreign adversaries use disinformation, social media, and cognitive warfare to influence public opinion and weaken national security. Military Readiness: Why understanding America's adversaries remains essential to restoring deterrence and preparing for future conflicts. The Strait of Hormuz: Why this narrow waterway remains one of the world's most important strategic flashpoints.   Topics Covered: Iran conflict, Iran war, Matt Tardio, Special Forces, Green Beret, Speak the Truth Podcast, Strait of Hormuz, information warfare, cognitive warfare, China, Russia, national security, geopolitics, military strategy, foreign policy \ud83d\udcf2 Get&amp;nbsp;the facts the establishment ignores. Visit PASReport.com for expanded show notes, featured articles, and the latest episodes of The P.A.S. Report.  Chapters  02:36 Iran Conflict Explained: The Global War Beyond the Middle East 06:38 Regime Change in Iran: Is It Possible or a Dangerous Mistake? 11:36 Why America Wins Battles but Struggles to Win Wars 16:07 Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Cost of Ignoring Culture and History 17:42 The China Russia Iran Alliance: The Geopolitical Threat Facing America 29:20 Radical Islam, Terrorism, and the Ideological War Against the West 34:13 Information Warfare: How Social Media, Bots, and Disinformation Shape Public Opinion   Share this episode and join the conversation! ","author_name":"P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics &amp; Constitution","author_url":"https:\/\/pasreport.com","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/42242465\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/42242465"}