Episode notes
16 Feb 2026
Former President Barack Obama confirmed the existence of aliens but stated he hasn’t seen them and they’re not being held at Area 51. Iran issued airspace warnings for missile tests, and an ammunition depot caught fire in Tehran. The US and Iran are unlikely to reach a nuclear deal, with the US proposing the removal of highly enriched uranium and a halt to enrichment for 3-5 years.
At the Munich Security Conference, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy emphasised the need for advanced weapons and highlighted the damage to Ukraine’s power plants by Russian attacks. He also expressed concern about the advancement of Iranian drones provided to Russia. Additionally, the conference saw calls for a European army and concerns raised about China’s rapid nuclear arsenal expansion.