Thomas Friedman on Iran, Israel and Preventing a ‘Forever War’

Will Israel and Iran’s unprecedented attacks escalate into a wider mideast conflict? A “forever war”? This week, columnist Tom Friedman joins the hosts to unpack the latest developments, what it means for Gaza, and the implications for the region writ large.


A full transcript of this audio essay will be available within 24 hours of publication on the Times website.


Mentioned in this episode:

• “How to Be Pro-Palestinian, Pro-Israeli and Pro-Iranian (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/16/op...) ” by Thomas L. Friedman
• “Iran Just Made a Big Mistake. Israel Shouldn’t Follow. (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/14/op...) ” by Thomas L. Friedman
• “A Biden Doctrine for the Middle East Is Forming. And It’s Big. (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/01/31/op...) ” by Thomas L. Friedman
• “Netanyahu Must Go (https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/09/op...) ” by Bret Stephens

Thoughts about the show? Email us at [email protected] or leave a voicemail at (212) 556-7440.






Soon, you’ll need a subscription to maintain access to this show's back catalogue, and the back catalogues of other New York Times podcasts, on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. Don’t miss out on exploring all of our shows, featuring everything from politics to pop culture. Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts (http://nytimes.com/podcasts) .