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title: "Iran, Trump, and the Middle East: Ask our war expert anything"
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# Iran, Trump, and the Middle East: Ask our war expert anything

> The conflict in the Middle East has entered a volatile new phase. What does it mean for global stability? Defence expert John Stupart is answering your questions on Daily Maverick Connect now.

By Daily Maverick Connect · Published 4 March 2026, 12:59 SAST

## Content

With the death of the Iranian Supreme Leader and retaliatory strikes across the Gulf, the world feels on edge. Daily Maverick’s own John Stupart, a war and defence expert, is on Daily Maverick Connect to answer all of your questions. From the impact on the oil price to the likelihood of regime change, nothing is off-limits. [Ask John Stupart anything on Daily Maverick Connect.](https://connect.dailymaverick.co.za/t/ask-a-war-expert-anything/3619)