‘A whole civilization will die tonight’ was the latest in US President Donald Trump’s escalating threats to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. As the stakes rise, what potential does this brinkmanship have to reshape global power? 

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Trita Parsi (@tparsi), Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute

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This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolomé and Chloe K. Li, with Spencer Cline, Catherine Nouhan, Tuleen Barakat, David Enders, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker. 

Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. 

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&lsquo;A whole civilization will die tonight&rsquo; was the latest in US President Donald Trump&rsquo;s escalating threats to Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. As the stakes rise, what potential does this brinkmanship have to reshape global power?&nbsp;
In this episode:&nbsp;
<ul>
<li aria-level="1">Trita Parsi (<a href="https://x.com/tparsi?s=20">@tparsi</a>), Executive Vice President, Quincy Institute</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced by Marcos Bartolom&eacute; and Chloe K. Li, with Spencer Cline, Catherine Nouhan, Tuleen Barakat, David Enders, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by Tamara Khandaker.&nbsp;
Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our video editors are Hisham Abu Salah and Mohannad al-Melhem. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.&nbsp;
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The Take is a daily interview-driven international news podcast hosted by award-winning journalist Malika Bilal. Each episode focuses on conversations with journalists and people directly impacted by the news of the day, offering our listeners the context necessary to understand what's in the headlines.
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How Trump’s promise to ‘wipe out’ Iran could backfire on US power

This week: 319 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,260 Palestinians in Gaza.  Israeli settlers continued their siege of a Palestinian home in the occupied West Bank. The ceasefire process in Gaza remains stalled. Israeli attacks killed 11 in Lebanon on Saturday. Israel has killed at least 73,391 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

In this episode:
Nour Odeh (@nida_aljazeera), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Hind Khoudary (@hindkhoudary), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Ali Hashem (@Alihashem), Al Jazeera Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. 

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This week: 319 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,260 Palestinians in Gaza.  Israeli settlers continued their siege of a Palestinian home in the occupied West Bank. The ceasefire process in Gaza remains stalled. Israeli attacks killed 11 in Lebanon on Saturday. Israel has killed at least 73,391 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Nour Odeh (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nida_aljazeera/">@nida_aljazeera</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Hind Khoudary (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/hindkhoudary/?hl=en">@hindkhoudary</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Ali Hashem (<a href="https://x.com/Alihashem?lang=en">@Alihashem</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by David Enders. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer.&nbsp;
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Brief: Settler siege of Palestinian home continues, Israel kills 11 in Lebanon

 This week: 312 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,254 Palestinians in Gaza. A mass funeral was held in Gaza. Israel raided Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. Israel escalated strikes in Lebanon. Israel has killed at least 73,305 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

In this episode:
Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent
Nida Ibrahim (@nida_aljazeera), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Zeina Khodr (@ZeinakhodrAljaz), Al Jazeera Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio.

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This week: 312 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,254 Palestinians in Gaza. A mass funeral was held in Gaza. Israel raided Qalandiya refugee camp in the occupied West Bank. Israel escalated strikes in Lebanon. Israel has killed at least 73,305 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Hani Mahmoud, Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Nida Ibrahim (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nida_aljazeera/">@nida_aljazeera</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Zeina Khodr (<a href="https://x.com/ZeinakhodrAljaz/">@ZeinakhodrAljaz</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer. Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera&rsquo;s Head of Audio.
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Brief: Israel escalates in Lebanon after soldiers killed, mass funeral in Gaza

 This week: 305 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,222 Palestinians in Gaza. The US announced a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza as Israel continued its strikes there.

Israel has killed at least 73,305 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.

In this episode:
Nida Ibrahim (@nida_aljazeera), Al Jazeera Correspondent
Ibrahim Al-Khalili (@_ibrahimalkhalili), Al Jazeera Correspondent

Episode credits:

This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take’s executive producer. Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera’s Head of Audio.

Connect with us:

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This week: 305 days into a ceasefire, Israel has killed at least 1,222 Palestinians in Gaza. The US announced a deal for Hamas to disarm in Gaza as Israel continued its strikes there.
Israel has killed at least 73,305 Palestinians in Gaza since October 7, 2023.
In this episode:
<ul>
<li>Nida Ibrahim (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/nida_aljazeera/">@nida_aljazeera</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
<li>Ibrahim Al-Khalili (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/_ibrahimalkhalili/">@_ibrahimalkhalili</a>), Al Jazeera Correspondent</li>
</ul>
Episode credits:
This episode was produced and mixed by Marthe van der Wolf. Our sound designer is Alex Roldan. Our lead of audience development and engagement is Andrew Greiner and Munera AlDosari is our engagement producer. Alexandra Locke is The Take&rsquo;s executive producer. Joanne de Frias is Al Jazeera&rsquo;s Head of Audio.
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How Trump’s promise to ‘wipe out’ Iran could backfire on US power

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