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Independent reporting on war and politics in the U.S. and across the world, delivered by Jeremy Scahill, Ryan Grim, and the Drop Site team. www.dropsitenews.com

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On Tuesday, Israel announced that it assassinated Iran’s top security official, Ali Larijani and the head of Irani’s internal security force and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is calling on Iranians to begin preparing to overthrow the government i... more

In an exclusive interview with Drop Site News, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Esmail Baghaei rejected President Donald Trump’s claim that he launched the war because Iran was “going to attack first,” calling it a “big lie.”

“There was no intention ... more

Jeremy Scahill, Murtaza Hussain, and Sharif Abdel Kouddous discuss the latest developments in the U.S.-Israel war on Iran with Karim Makdisi, an associate professor at the American University of Beirut and a co-host, with his brothers, of the Makdisi... more

The U.S. and Israel continue to attack Iran in a massive bombing campaign that President Donald Trump characterized as the start of a regime change war. Tehran has launched an unprecedented series of retaliatory attacks at U.S. military bases and oth... more

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Esmail Baghaei
Deputy Foreign Minister of Iran
Iranian government
Episode: EXCLUSIVE: Iran’s Deputy Foreign Minister Rejects Trump’s “Big Lie” About Why He Went to War
Karim Makdisi
Professor of International Politics at the American University in Beirut
American University of Beirut
Episode: U.S.-Israeli Bombing and Assassination Campaign Intensifies in Iran as Israel Threatens Wider War Against Hezbollah
Sharif Abdel Kouddous
Middle East editor for Drop Site News
Drop Site News
Episode: U.S.-Israeli Bombing and Assassination Campaign Intensifies in Iran as Israel Threatens Wider War Against Hezbollah
Reza Sayah
Correspondent reporting from Iran
Drop Site News
Episode: U.S.-Israeli Bombing and Assassination Campaign Intensifies in Iran as Israel Threatens Wider War Against Hezbollah
Ali Abunimah
Founder of Electronic Intifada and independent journalist
Electronic Intifada
Episode: U.S. and Israel Attack Iran as Trump Announces Regime Change War
Hooman Majd
Iranian-American political analyst and author, former advisor to President Mohammad Khatami
NBC News
Episode: U.S. and Israel Attack Iran as Trump Announces Regime Change War
Robert Malley
Former lead U.S. negotiator on the Iran nuclear deal
Yale Jackson School of Global Affairs
Episode: Iran in the Crosshairs: Former Senior U.S. Iran Negotiator Robert Malley on Trump’s Threats to Bomb
Huda Ammori
Co-founder of Palestine Action
Palestine Action
Episode: Banning Dissent and Criminalizing Palestine Activism
Carrie Prejean Boller
Conservative activist and former Miss California, involved in discussions about religious liberty and criticism of Israel's actions in Gaza
Episode: Banning Dissent and Criminalizing Palestine Activism

Hosts

Ryan Grim
Co-host of Drop Site News Livestream; long-time political journalist and editor.
Jeremy Scahill
Lead host and investigative journalist with a long-running focus on U.S. foreign policy and security issues.
Murtaza Hussain
Journalist and commentator with ties to international reporting and policy analysis.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 1.1k ratings
  • GOATS of reporting

    Keeping us in the know, without the fluff. Thank y’all for what you do!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    groovedubber
    United States16 days ago
  • Accurate background details that you simply won't get elsewhere!

    Podcast Addict
    5
    RuminatingStoic
    18 days ago
  • The Goat

    Great reporting from around the globe.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Connor_McKeon
    United States2 months ago
  • Gratitude

    Outstanding Journalism

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Crackbank
    Switzerland3 months ago
  • Strong work!

    Strong work!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    GUT DIGGA
    United States4 months ago

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Thoughtful, deeply reported coverage with global context.

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State of the Union: War with Iran Edges Closer
Q: What did your sources reveal about the Iranian government's stance on negotiations?
Iranian officials indicated they are demonstrating a high level of flexibility regarding the nuclear issue, willing to negotiate terms previously not envisioned, to avert war with the U.S.
Iran in the Crosshairs: Former Senior U.S. Iran Negotiator Robert Malley on Trump’s Threats to Bomb
Q: Can you explain what is actually at the core of the nuclear issue?
The core issue centers around Iran's enrichment capabilities, the lack of an active military program as confirmed by US intelligence, and the use of enrichment as a bargaining chip amidst tensions and sanctions.
Iran in the Crosshairs: Former Senior U.S. Iran Negotiator Robert Malley on Trump’s Threats to Bomb
Q: Rob, can you talk about the way that Iran has responded over the past two-plus years when it has been attacked?
The Iranians have shown a strategic approach, calibrating their strikes to avoid large casualties of Israeli civilians or American personnel while still maintaining a robust response.
Notes from the Ground: Reflections on a Month That Shook Iran
Q: What have you witnessed during the protests in Iran?
Rostamkhani describes seeing organized protests in Tehran focused on economic issues that later turned violent due to outside influences.
The US-Israeli Agenda in Iran
Q: What is your contention regarding the use of excessive force by security forces during the protests?
Dr. Izadi claims that in general, protesters do not get shot at and identifies a distinction between demonstrators and rioters, arguing that the police were instructed not to use lethal force unless directly threatened.

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Drop Site News delivers independent reporting on war and politics with a clearly global lens. The show frequently centers U.S. foreign policy, Middle East conflicts, humanitarian crises, and media accountability, often featuring guests with frontline or analytic perspectives on Iran, Palestine, Venezuela, Sudan, and Gaza. Episodes tend to scrutinize government actions, consider humanitarian impacts, and challenge mainstream narratives, making it a potential fit for listeners who value adversarial, context-rich journalism and direct interviews with policy insiders, analysts, and regional experts.

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2. Karim Makdisi
3. Sharif Abdel Kouddous
4. Reza Sayah
5. Ali Abunimah
6. Hooman Majd
7. Robert Malley
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