Command Post: The Next Phase of the Iran War Could Be Far Worse

Podcast: Bulwark Takes · The Bulwark

Opublikowano: 2026-10-28

Ben Parker and Lt. Gen. Mark Hertling (Ret.) break down the growing risks of Trump’s Iran war, including the possibility of renewed strikes after the midterms, the danger of pushing Gulf allies toward China, and the military’s growing logistical challenges. They examine why Iran may be preparing to fight back even harder, how the Houthis could threaten American interests long after the Iran war ends, and why Netanyahu’s reported attempt to launch a politically motivated strike raises serious questions about the military’s role in a democracy. Plus, Ukraine’s latest strikes on Russian weapons fa...