In this episode of Passages Pulse, Sebastian and Josiah catch up on the biggest headlines shaping Israel, Iran, and the Middle East—and why, even with major developments, it still feels like the war isn’t over.

With all Israeli hostages finally home, the war clock has stopped—but the questions are just beginning. What comes next for Gaza? Can Hamas be forced to disarm? And why does the region still feel on edge despite Israel’s enemies being significantly weakened?

The conversation then turns to Iran, where protests have been brutally crushed, internet blackouts have obscured the truth, and the regime has escalated with missile tests, drone harassment of U.S. naval forces, and rising tensions with Washington. As negotiations loom, Sebastian and Josiah unpack what’s really happening inside Iran, how the U.S. is responding, and what’s at stake if red lines are crossed.

This episode explores:

-The significance of the last hostage returning home

-Gaza’s “day after” and the challenges ahead

-Israel’s weakened enemies—and why peace still feels distant

-Iran’s crackdown on protesters and global implications

-U.S.–Iran tensions, missile tests, and naval encounters

-What the next phase of the Middle East conflict could look like

Whether you’ve been following every headline or feel like you’ve missed a lot, this episode brings the full picture into focus.

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