The TakeTrump declared ‘major combat operations’ on social media. Will this reshape the region for decades?The US-Israeli war with Iran is here, and so is the information war. We track how “major combat operations” were announced and sold on Truth Social, the echoes of the Iraq war, and what claims about “threats” and “self-defense” mean for the Iranian people. With Tehran confirming Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death and its retaliation unfolding, we examine the start of a war that could reshape the region.In this episode: Imran Khan, Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent and AnchorEpisode credits:This episode was produced by Alexandra Locke, Marcos Bartolomé, Noor Wazwaz, and Sonia Bhagat, with Spencer Cline, Catherine Nouhan, and our host, Malika Bilal. It was edited by David Enders and Alexandra Locke. 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. Connect with us:@AJEPodcasts on X, Instagram, Facebook, and YouTubePublished On 5 Mar 2026
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‘The Truth Social war’: the US playbook for war with Iran
In a 2026 episode of Al Jazeera's "The Take," the podcast examines the unfolding US-Israeli war with Iran, highlighting the accompanying information war. The episode focuses on how "major combat operations" were announced on Truth Social, drawing parallels to the Iraq war and analyzing claims of "threats" and "self-defense." It investigates the potential impact on the Iranian people following the reported death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iran's subsequent retaliation.
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In a 2026 episode of Al Jazeera's "The Take," the podcast examines the unfolding US-Israeli war with Iran, highlighting the accompanying information war. The episode focuses on how "major combat operations" were announced on Truth Social, drawing parallels to the Iraq war and analyzing claims of "threats" and "self-defense." It investigates the potential impact on the Iranian people following the reported death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and Iran's subsequent retaliation. The podcast suggests the conflict could reshape the region for decades. The episode, published on March 5, 2026, features Al Jazeera Senior Correspondent Imran Khan and was produced by Alexandra Locke and others.
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Trump declared ‘major combat operations’ on social media.
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Tehran confirming Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s death
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The US-Israeli war with Iran is here, and so is the information war.
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The start of a war that could reshape the region.
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