Day 102: Hormuz Blockade Pushes Global Oil to $95

Day 103: US Bombs Iran Radar Sites During Peace Talks

The United States launched a four-hour kinetic strike against Iranian air defense nodes in Qeshm, Sirik, and Jask while simultaneously claiming a peace deal was imminent. This escalation follows the recovery of two U.S. pilots from a downed Apache helicopter by an experimental AI-driven Corsair sea drone. President Trump successfully pressured Prime Minister Netanyahu to cancel a larger preemptive strike, highlighting the volatile mix of coercive diplomacy and military posturing currently defining the conflict. For the full record of today's events, visit nbn.fm. Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep178 [https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep178] About War Desk War Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification. Subscribe to NBN's Newsletter Get new investigations, new shows, and the raw intelligence you won't find anywhere else straight to your inbox. Sign up at nbn.fm/newsletter [https://nbn.fm/newsletter].

Day 102: Hormuz Blockade Pushes Global Oil to $95

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz and Red Sea has triggered a sharp spike in crude oil prices, creating a critical economic leverage point for Iran against global markets. While tensions escalate, the diplomatic disconnect between Israel and Iran deepens as strikes continue in Lebanon despite claims of a ceasefire. For more information, visit nbn.fm. Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep177 [https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep177] About War Desk War Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification. Subscribe to NBN's Newsletter Get new investigations, new shows, and the raw intelligence you won't find anywhere else straight to your inbox. Sign up at nbn.fm/newsletter [https://nbn.fm/newsletter].

Day 101: Israel and Iran Exchange Ballistic Missiles

Following the collapse of the April 8th ceasefire, Israel and Iran engaged in a synchronized exchange of ballistic missiles targeting strategic sites, signaling a shift toward coercive diplomacy. The episode examines how the IDF strike on Beirut forced a direct military response, testing the limits of US leverage and the stability of the regional security architecture. For full documentation and verified source materials, visit nbn.fm. Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep176 [https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep176] About War Desk War Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification. Subscribe to NBN's Newsletter Get new investigations, new shows, and the raw intelligence you won't find anywhere else straight to your inbox. Sign up at nbn.fm/newsletter [https://nbn.fm/newsletter].

Day 100: April 6 Truce Fails as Kinetic War Resumes

The fragile April 6 ceasefire has operationally collapsed across four theaters, exposing the diplomatic containment narrative as a political facade. New polling data reveals that 79% of voters report significant cost-of-living increases, while only 16% believe the ongoing conflict is being won. This episode examines the widening gap between official government rhetoric and the reality of escalating violence in Lebanon and the Strait of Hormuz. All verified documents and evidence are available at nbn.fm. Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep175 [https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep175] About War Desk War Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification. Subscribe to NBN's Newsletter Get new investigations, new shows, and the raw intelligence you won't find anywhere else straight to your inbox. Sign up at nbn.fm/newsletter [https://nbn.fm/newsletter].

Day 99: $114 Oil Costs Force India to Abandon Green

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has sent crude prices to $114 per barrel, forcing India to pivot away from green energy infrastructure toward long-term fossil fuel reliance. This economic shift occurs as the US continues to pressure New Delhi to align its energy imports with American geopolitical interests. Meanwhile, tensions escalate as Oman negotiates transit fees with Iran, a move the US has threatened to retaliate against, potentially triggering a wider regional conflict. Verified documents and data are available at nbn.fm [https://nbn.fm]. Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep174 [https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep174] About War Desk War Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification. Subscribe to NBN's Newsletter Get new investigations, new shows, and the raw intelligence you won't find anywhere else straight to your inbox. Sign up at nbn.fm/newsletter [https://nbn.fm/newsletter].