Iran vs. the Gulf – Is there any going back to normal?

This Is Not A Drill with Gavin Esler

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Politics, Society & Culture, News

4.9 • 1.6K Ratings

🗓️ 26 March 2026

⏱️ 31 minutes

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Summary

Facing aerial bombardment and the economic shock of an oil crisis, the Gulf States have found themselves on the front lines of war in the Middle East. As missiles and drones attack oil and civilian infrastructure, how will Iran’s neighbours respond to the latest major escalation in long-term regional rivalry? And what are the consequences for the stability and prosperity of an entire region? Gavin Esler discusses the reaction to the conflict in the Gulf with Allison Minor, Director of the Project on Middle East Integration at the Atlantic Council. Advertisers! Want to reach smart, engaged, influential people? Some 3.5 MILLION people download and watch our podcasts every month – and they love our shows. Why not get YOUR brand in front of our influential listeners with podcast advertising? Contact ads@podmasters.co.uk to find out more. • Support us on Patreon to keep This Is Not A Drill producing thought-provoking podcasts like this. Written and presented by Gavin Esler. Produced by Robin Leeburn. Original theme music by Paul Hartnoll – https://www.orbitalofficial.com. Executive Producer Martin Bojtos. Managing Editor Jacob Jarvis. Group Editor Andrew Harrison. This Is Not A Drill is a Podmasters production. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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1:06.2	The decision by the United States and Israel to attack Iran, as we hear in endless news bulletins,
1:14.6	has affected all of us around the world. It disrupts economies, creates problems for world trade,
1:19.7	aviation, shipping, and oil supplies. But beyond the casualties in Iran and Israel,
1:25.4	other neighboring countries that wanted no part in this conflict have been attacked too.
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