Hard to think of a better time to have a Midrats Podcast Free-for-All.2026 continues to produce more content than we know what to do with, but we’ll give it our best.<br /><br /><b>Show Links</b><ul><li><a href="https://x.com/CENTCOM/status/2028196633230348358?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">CENTCOM’s Epic Fury Day-1 Summary</a></li><li><a href="https://www.militarytimes.com/news/your-military/2026/02/28/us-confirms-first-combat-use-of-lucas-one-way-attack-drone-in-iran-strikes/" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">LUCAS attack drone</a></li><li><a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/intifada-hamas-in-the-us/id1774425489" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Intifada Podcast: Hamas in the U.S.</a></li><li><a href="https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cqj9g11p1ezo" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">UK gives a nod for base use</a></li><li><a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lcdNGlbep1M" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Sal Mercogliano on the Strait of Hormuz</a></li><li><a href="https://x.com/yaelbt/status/2028221185624781021?s=20" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">Israeli bomb shelter dating app</a></li></ul><b>Summary</b><br /><br />Join Sal and Mark as they analyze the recent military operations, geopolitical implications, and strategic considerations surrounding Operation Epic Fury and the broader Middle East tensions. This episode offers in-depth insights into military assets, regional dynamics, and the future of Iran and its neighbors.<br /><br /><b>Chapters</b><br /><br />00:00: Introduction<br />02:04: Main Focus: Operation Epic Fury and Iran<br />03:07: Details of US Military Assets Used in the Strike<br />06:28: Targeting Command and Control Centers in Iran<br />08:12: Iran’s Military Capabilities and Regional Impact<br />09:38: Iranian Public Sentiment and Future Opportunities<br />11:25: Support for Iranian People and Regime Dynamics<br />13:46: Iranian Revolutionary Guard and Sleeper Cells<br />16:52: Impact of Expatriates and International Support<br />18:14: Challenges of Leadership and Control in Iran<br />20:09: Strategic Goals and Limitations of the Operation<br />22:02: Analysis of Military and Political Leadership Decisions<br />25:24: Logistics, Risks, and Future Outlook<br />28:43: Potential for Further Actions and Regional Stability<br />31:17: European and Global Reactions to the Strike<br />34:38: International Responses and NATO’s Role<br />37:11: Iran’s Response and Proxy Activities<br />41:54: Intelligence, Misinformation, and Media Challenges<br />45:18: Implications for US and Allies’ Security<br />49:25: Operational Successes and Future Risks<br />54:31: Technological Innovations and Regional Impact<br />55:57: Humor and Human Element in Military Operations<br />01:00: Conclusion