The Glenn Beck Program - What Trump's 'Final Blow' to Iran Might Look Like | Guests: Dr. Zuhdi Jasser & Khosro Isfahani | 3/26/26

March 26, 2026·2 hr 8 min·5 clips

Glenn Beck breaks down four U.S. military options against Iran, none of which he believes qualify as a decisive 'final blow'.

This episode of The Glenn Beck Program analyzes escalating tensions with Iran and explores potential U.S. military options. Host Glenn Beck is joined by Khosro Isfahani, a journalist and human rights defender from Iran. The Strait of Hormuz is currently under strain, with about 20% of the world's oil transit affected and air freight costs reportedly soaring by up to 400%. Beck references an Axios report outlining four possible U.S. objectives, including invading or blockading Karg Island or seizing ships carrying Iranian oil. Israel recently killed the IRGC naval chief, who was responsible for closing the Strait of Hormuz. Multiple Arab countries aligned with the U.S. are now publicly urging that the conflict with Iran cannot end yet, which Beck attributes to economic threats to their oil exports. Beck describes a "Trump doctrine" of empowering regions like Europe and the Middle East to handle their own security instead of relying on prolonged U.S. military involvement. Russia has announced it is preparing to send drones to Iran, marking a shift to more direct military support. Khosro Isfahani reports that Iranians are celebrating Nowruz and chanting against the regime, with protests continuing despite threats. Isfahani claims the U.S. and Israel have dismantled much of the Islamic Republic's leadership through targeted strikes, causing some commanders to desert their posts. He reveals the existence of a decentralized, trained opposition group within Iran called the Immortal Guard, or Javidan. Isfahani states that the mood on the ground is largely supportive of the strikes, with people rejoicing at each hit on the regime, though he acknowledges some outlier opposition narratives. He argues the military campaign is far from over and that key regime figures remain targets. Beck expresses concern over the imposition of what he describes as blasphemy laws in Europe, citing England as an example where questioning Islamic practices could lead to legal consequences. The host plays a clip from an Islamic protest in Philadelphia where a speaker talks about bringing the United States to its knees. Beck's studio experiences repeated cyberattacks during discussions on Iran and radical Islam, which he suggests are state-directed. The tone is urgent and conversational, blending news analysis with personal commentary and sponsor reads. Listeners interested in U.S. foreign policy, Middle East dynamics, and anti-regime perspectives within Iran would find this episode engaging. Those seeking a neutral, fact-checked report or who are sensitive to speculative conflict scenarios might prefer to skip it.

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A hard-edged warning about Iran, shipping lanes, and the pressure that spills into everyday American life.

An episode like this does not bother to soften the warning. It opens on the Strait of Hormuz and the strain on shipping, then keeps widening the frame to show how a fight around Iran could land in ordinary American life.

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If Iran, shipping routes, and culture-war alarm bells are already on your mind, press play.

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