Podcasts about Kuwait

3-2-20261971 HAHNAZ SQUARE, TEHRANHusain Haqqani critiques inconsistent US leadership and the "fog of war," expressing skepticism that air strikes alone can achieve regime change without ground troops or planning. Guest: Bill Roggio, Husain Haqqani. 1.Husain Haqqani examines Pakistan's military strikes against the Taliban in Kabul, occurring alongside the broader regional instability triggered by US and Israeli strikes on Iran. Guest: Husain Haqqani, Bill Roggio. 2.Bridget Toomey and Bill Roggio puzzle over Houthi restraint despite solidarity with Iran, questioning if capabilities are depleted or being held for strategic reasons. Guest: Bill Roggio, Bridget Toomey. 3.Bridget Toomey details Iraqi militia drone attacks and embassy protests, highlighting Iran's deep influence over Iraqisecurity forces and the potential for further regional chaos. Guest: Bill Roggio, Bridget Toomey. 4.Malcolm Hoenlein reports on the decapitation of Iran's leadership and explores potential coalition governments, including the possible return of the exiled Crown Prince. Guest: Malcolm Hoenlein. 5.Malcolm Hoenlein describes the fluid situation in Lebanon as Hezbollah reactivates, while discussing global economic adjustments and the potential for increased OPEC oil production. Guest: Malcolm Hoenlein. 6.Captain James Fanell assesses US Navy control over the Straits of Hormuz, addressing Iranian propaganda and the accidental loss of US aircraft over Kuwait. Guest: Gordon Chang, Captain James Fanell. 7.Rick Fisher warns of Chinese involvement in Iranian air defenses and the possible transfer of hypersonic missiles, which could escalate the conflict into a stalemate. Guest: Gordon Chang, Rick Fisher. 8.Jonathan Sayeh highlights the revolutionary mindset of young Iranians celebrating the Ayatollah's death, suggesting they are waiting for clear instructions to reclaim their country. Guest: Bill Roggio, Jonathan Sayeh. 9.Jonathan Sayeh details a four-to-five-week military campaign to deplete Iran's missile stockpiles and leadership, paving the way for a potential civilian-led revolutionary uprising. Guest: Bill Roggio, Jonathan Sayeh. 10.Edmond Fitton-Brown discusses Iran's retaliatory strikes on Gulf neighbors like Qatar and the UAE, noting the effectiveness of regional air defenses against Iranian drones. Guest: Bill Roggio, Edmond Fitton-Brown. 11.Experts explore the risks of regime change in Iran, citing historical failures and the country's ethnic complexities while considering the role of the exiled monarchy. Guest: Bill Roggio, Edmond Fitton-Brown. 12.John Hardie explains Russia's marginal influence in the Iran crisis, noting Putin's cautious attempt to balance ties with Trump while focusing resources on Ukraine. Guest: Bill Roggio, John Hardie. 13.Discussion focuses on how the Middle East conflict might divert US interceptor missiles from Ukraine, impacting the ongoing war of attrition against Russian forces. Guest: Bill Roggio, John Hardie. 14.Ahmad Sharawi analyzes Iran's strategy of targeting Gulf civilian infrastructure to pressure the US into de-escalation, despite regional air defenses intercepting many attacks. Guest: Bill Roggio, Ahmad Sharawi. 15.Ahmad Sharawi reports on prisoner exchanges between Damascus and the Druze, suggesting a path toward decentralized stability and minority rights in a war-torn Syria. Guest: Bill Roggio, Ahmad Sharawi. 16.

Captain James Fanell assesses US Navy control over the Straits of Hormuz, addressing Iranian propaganda and the accidental loss of US aircraft over Kuwait. Guest: Gordon Chang, Captain James Fanell. 7.1830

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Donate (no account necessary) | Subscribe (account required) Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Special Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan unpacks Operation Epic Fury - the U.S. and Israeli regime change strike on Iran that has now entered its third day. Bryan explains how failed peace talks, fresh CIA intelligence, and the arrival of the USS Gerald Ford set the stage for a massive coordinated strike that killed the Ayatollah and dozens of senior Iranian military and political leaders. More than 1,000 targets have reportedly been hit, including missile depots, drone facilities, naval assets, and command centers, while U.S. forces work to keep the Strait of Hormuz open and prevent oil shocks. But the fallout is already spreading. Iran has launched retaliatory missile and drone strikes across the region, three U.S. service members have been killed in Kuwait, American embassies face unrest abroad, and a deadly terror attack in Austin, Texas has heightened homeland security concerns. Meanwhile, Democrats and some America First voices question the legality and wisdom of the war, as markets react to rising oil prices and analysts weigh China's next move amid tightening global energy supply. Bryan closes with a sober reflection on regime collapse risks inside Iran, fragile U.S. weapons stockpiles, and the haunting lessons of North Korea - asking whether this moment represents strategic foresight or a dangerous gamble.   "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32     Keywords: March 2 2026 Wright Report, Operation Epic Fury Iran regime change, Ayatollah killed strike Tehran, USS Gerald Ford Middle East deployment, Strait of Hormuz naval battle, Iran missile retaliation Kuwait US casualties, Austin Texas terror attack Iran supporter, China oil vulnerability Strait of Malacca India base, IRGC power struggle succession, War Powers Act debate Trump, oil prices spike inflation risk, US munitions stockpile shortages, North Korea nuclear lesson comparison

US and Israel launched a large-scale joint military operation against Iran on Saturday, 28th February; Iranian state television officially confirmed the death of Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.Iran launched immediate retaliatory missile and drone attacks against Israel, and multiple US military installations across the Gulf and multiple Gulf states, including the UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain.Iran's IRGC declared the Strait of Hormuz closed to international navigation until further notice; IRGC also announced on Sunday that they hit 3 US and UK oil tankers with missiles in the Gulf and Strait of Hormuz.US President Trump suggested that the fighting with Iran could go on for four weeks; US Secretary of War Hegseth is to hold a press conference at 08:00EST/13:00GMT.Crude futures surged at the reopen but retreated from best levels, spot gold rallied on a haven bid but then mildly pulled back. APAC stocks were mostly pressured, while European equity futures indicate a drop at the cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 1.5%.Russia is said to consider a halt in peace talks unless Ukraine cedes land. Talks planned for the week ahead will be decisive on whether or not the sides can agree on terms to end the war.Looking ahead, highlights include German Retail Sales (Jan), EZ/UK/US Final Manufacturing PMIs (Feb), US ISM Manufacturing PMI (Feb), Japanese Unemployment Rate (Jan), Speakers including BoE's Taylor & Ramsden, BoC's Kozicki & Macklem, Earnings from Riot Platforms, Norwegian Cruise Line & ASM International.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

//The Wire//1500Z March 1, 2026// //PRIORITY// //BLUF: WAR CONTINUES IN MIDDLE EAST. US CONSULATE UNDER ATTACK IN KARACHI, 9X RIOTERS KILLED AS US MARINES DEFEND THE COMPOUND. AYATOLLAH CONFIRMED DEAD FOLLOWING AIRSTRIKE. MISSILE AND DRONE STRIKES CONTINUE AROUND THE REGION.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----  -International Events-Middle East: Yesterday afternoon, President Trump confirmed the death of Ayatollah Khamenei, who was killed in an airstrike in Tehran. Most of his senior advisors were also killed in the same engagement. On the maritime front, this morning one commercial tanker vessel was struck by an Iranian drone, with the crew of the M/T SKYLIGHT abandoning ship after their vessel was hit in the Strait of Hormuz. A few hours ago a second tanker was reportedly struck in the Strait, with the M/T MKD VYOM being struck also attempting to transit the waterway this morning.Analyst Comment: Of note, the SKYLIGHT does not appear to have been attempting to transit the Strait and has likely been anchored in the same place for a few years. This vessel was actually serving the Iranian oil industry, and was on the US sanctions list, so the Iranians appear to have targeted one of their own ships, possibly so that the Americans couldn't make use of it.Significant strikes have been reported at the Jebel Ali petroleum terminals in Dubai, and satellite imagery of Ali Al Salem Airbase in Kuwait has confirmed that the base fuel point was hit, with the fuel bladders/blivets at this location burning overnight.All total, drone and missile attacks have remained constant throughout the day and night, with the various Interior and Defense Ministries of the following nations providing data on how many interceptions have been conducted overnight:Qatar: 65 ballistic missiles and 12 drones intercepted. Bahrain: 45 missiles and 9 drones intercepted. Jordan: 49 missiles and drones (combined figure), 13 of which were intercepted. Israel: Over 200 missiles and drones intercepted U.A.E. - 137 missiles and 209 drones detected, 195 of which were intercepted successfully. Kuwait and Saudi Arabia have acknowledged strikes targeting their countries, however neither have confirmed how many drones/missiles have been intercepted.Analyst Comment: Note that these figures only encapsulate the munitions that were successfully intercepted and shot down; most countries don't want to publish the data of how many drones actually made it through their defenses, so the figure for how many strikes have been conducted so far is hard to discern. This time around all belligerents are exercising good operational security, so details of strikes are often hard to find via social media. This is most sharply demonstrated in Israel, where hundreds of strikes are occurring, but difficult to pinpoint on a map due to the exact location of strikes rarely being reported.Pakistan: Overnight, riots broke out at the US Consulate General in Karachi, which rapidly transitioned into an attempt to breach the American compound. After some time, rioters breached the outer security cordon, and US Marines which had taken up defensive positions inside the facility opened fire on the intruders before they could breach the secondary line of security around the perimeter.Analyst Comment: Details are extremely hard to verify, however local sources claim that a total of 9x Pakistani rioters were killed during the engagements so far, and the Marines have successfully held the Key Terrain around the Consulate for the past few hours. However tensions are rising, and if the videos of the riots are any indication, Pakistan is not up to the task of defending the American compound, as rioters were allowed to breach, destroy, and set the outer cordon of the American diplomatic post on fire, with no Pakistani security anyw

President Donald Trump confirms that "major combat operations" are underway against targets in Iran in a joint operation by the US and Israeli military. The office of Iran's supreme leader, and the presidential office in Tehran, were reportedly targeted, as well as military sites across the country. In response Iran launched strikes at US military targets across the region - with damage reported in Qatar, the UAE and Kuwait. The Global News Podcast brings you the breaking news you need to hear, as it happens. Listen for the latest headlines and current affairs from around the world. Politics, economics, climate, business, technology, health – we cover it all with expert analysis and insight. Get the news that matters, delivered twice a day on weekdays and daily at weekends, plus special bonus episodes reacting to urgent breaking stories. Follow or subscribe now and never miss a moment. Get in touch: globalpodcast@bbc.co.uk

The U.S. and Israel have launched an unprovoked attack on Iran striking sites across the country including the compound of Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian state media reports one Israeli strike hit an elementary girls' school in Minab killing at least 85 people including scores of children. Iran responded by launching attacks across the Middle East targeting Israel and U.S. military installations in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan.

Headlines: – Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei Killed In Airstrike (02:00) – How This Started: Iranians Protest Their Own Government, US Promises Help (06:40) – Reaction From Iranians In Tehran (11:10) – Iran Retaliates Against Israel, and US Bases In The UAE, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan (12:40) – Middle East Status Update: Where We Go From Here (16:40) Thanks To Our Sponsors:  –⁠ Industrious⁠ - Coworking office. 50% off day pass | Code: MONEWS50 – Incogni - 60% off an annual plan| Code: MONEWS – Monarch - 50% off your first year | Code: MONEWS – Factor - 50% off your first box | Code: monews50off – ShipStation - Try for free for 60 days | Code: MONEWS – Shopify – $1 per-month trial | Code: MONEWS – Aura Frames – $35 off Carver Mat Frame | Code: MONEWS

The U.S. and Israel have launched an unprovoked attack on Iran striking sites across the country including the compound of Iran's Supreme leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Iranian state media reports one Israeli strike hit an elementary girls' school in Minab killing at least 85 people including scores of children. Iran responded by launching attacks across the Middle East targeting Israel and U.S. military installations in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar, Kuwait, Bahrain and Jordan.

//The Wire//1300Z February 28, 2026// //PRIORITY// //BLUF: WAR BEGINS WITH IRAN.// -----BEGIN TEARLINE-----  -International Events-Middle East: This morning the war began as American and Israeli forces conducted pre-emptive strikes throughout Iran. Major bombings have been reported throughout most major cities around the county, with the heaviest concentrations of bombings taking place in Tehran.In response, Iranian forces have conducted missile strikes targeting American bases in Jordan, Qatar, Kuwait, the UAE, and several other locations. Missile impacts have been observed at Ali Al Salem Airbase in Kuwait, Al Udeid Airbase in Qatar, Al Dhafra Airbase in the UAE, Muwaffaq Airbase in Jordan, and at the headquarters of 5th Fleet in Manama, Bahrain. Missile impacts were also reported in Israel, mostly in the port city of Haifa at the moment.In Iraq, the Kataib Hezbollah al-Nujaba group announced that they will begin insurgent attacks on American forces throughout the region, to include the targeting of American civilians working at American-run oil facilities throughout Iraq.-----END TEARLINE-----Analyst Comments: President Trump posted an 8-minute video to his Truth Social page, explaining the rationale for the war. In the video, President Trump ordered all Iranian forces to lay down their arms and surrender, while urging all Iranian civilians to stay in their homes while the bombings are conducted. President Trump then urged civilians to rise up and overthrown their government. Beyond these basic details, not much else is known regarding the overall end-goal of this war, however bombings have continued constantly throughout the past few hours. President Trump is expected to conduct another address to the nation later this morning.Analyst: S2A1 Research: https://publish.obsidian.md/s2underground Disclaimer: No LLMs were used in the writing of this report. //END REPORT//

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Doing business inside of closed countries is one of the best, most practical ways of preaching the Gospel. We'd love for you to join us at our next Business as Missions conference in the Middle East. Chinese missionaries who are starting and operating businesses inside of places like Saudi Arabia, Iran, Yeme, UAE, Oman, and Kuwait will be sharing about what they're doing and finding new ways to collaborate together to further the Gospel.

This episode explores the recent election of Salahuddin's governor and what it signals about cross-sectarian coalition-building in Iraq's evolving political landscape. The hosts analyze the growing generational divide between Iraq's old guard politicians and emerging younger leaders, examining how transactional relationships are recalibrating power structures. They also discuss Tom Barrack's recent visit to Iraq, the complexities foreign actors face navigating Iraq's political landscape, and the diplomatic controversy surrounding Iraq's submission of maritime boundary coordinates to the UN, which sparked reactions from Kuwait and neighboring Arab states.

If you're a woman in your 50s or 60s who has been doing all the right things, eating well, moving your body, managing stress, and yet you still find yourself wondering if there is more you could be doing to protect your health for the long run, this episode is for you. In this conversation on Pleasure in the Pause, host Gabriella Espinosa sits down with Dr. Noor Al-Humaidhi, a board-certified family physician, menopause specialist, and founder of Lifestyles by Noor, to build what Gabriella calls the Midlife Vitality Blueprint. This is not about living longer. This is about living stronger, with vitality, confidence, and energy for the next 20, 30, even 40 years. Because midlife is not the beginning of decline. It is the beginning of design.Dr Noor Al-Humaidhi is a Board Certified Family Physician and Menopause Society Certified Practitioner.  She is affectionately known as Dr Noor in the community. She grew up in Kuwait before attending medical school in Dublin, Ireland. She then moved to the UK where she trained in General Practice and started her career. She moved to the Seacoast 7 years ago to be nearer to family and restarted her family practice career after overcoming the hurdles of Board certification here in the US. After her own experience with perimenopause coupled with her difficulty accessing care she founded Lifestyles by Noor. Lifestyles is a midlife wellness destination practice. Her aim is to arm clients with the data that they need to maximize their health span. She has a particular focus on women in perimenopause and menopause who are having difficulty accessing appropriate care to manage their symptoms. Her goal is to educate, empower and help clients feel their best. Highlights from our discussion include:Why lifting heavy weights (40, 50, 60 pounds and beyond) is the single most important lifestyle intervention.The essential labs that most doctors don't run.How to advocate for hormone therapy after age 60.The metabolic syndrome of menopause.Why DEXA scans should start at age 35, not 60.CONNECT WITH Dr. Noor:Website Personal | PracticeInstagramResources:Estrogen Matters by Avrum Bluming and Carol TavrisThe Menopause SocietyLet's Talk MenopauseQuest Diagnostics or LabCorp for labsCONNECT WITH GABRIELLA ESPINOSA:InstagramLinkedInWork with Gabriella!  Go to https://www.gabriellaespinosa.com/ to book a call.Full episodes on YouTube. The information shared on Pleasure in the Pause is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. Always consult your healthcare provider before making any decisions about your health or treatment. The views expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of the host or Pleasure in the Pause.

Residents and students learn from others about original motivation, long-haul stamina, pearls and pitfalls of living in community, debt, vision for one’s next step to the nations, and helping the needy now tensioned with investing in education to help others later.

Army veterans and military analyst Jim Blackwell marks the 35th anniversary of the launch of the ground offensive in Operation Desert Storm. The ground war of Desert Storm was short, violent, and decisive. After weeks of air attacks, coalition ground forces surged into southern Iraq and Kuwait in late February 1991. U.S. Army and Marine units executed a sweeping left-hook maneuver across the desert, shattering Iraqi defensive lines, destroying Republican Guard units, and cutting off retreat routes. In just 100 hours, coalition forces liberated Kuwait, overwhelmed a large enemy army, and brought the campaign to a sudden end. For those who were there, the experience was defined by speed, dust, night movement, overwhelming firepower—and the strange, unfinished feeling that followed such a rapid victory. Jim Blackwell served during this period and has spent decades studying, writing, and thinking critically about modern warfare, the Gulf War, and what Desert Storm revealed—and concealed—about American military power. In this conversation, we'll talk not only about tactics and outcomes, but about what the ground war felt like to the people who fought it and how its legacy still shapes military thinking today. If you served in Desert Storm—especially in the ground offensive—we invite you to join us. This is a chance to listen, reflect, and add your own voice to the record. Whether you crossed the berm, supported the advance, or watched it unfold from another role, your experience matters.

This week Nick talks to Paul McDadePaul has over 35 years of international experience in the oil and gas industry, with nearly two decades as COO and CEO of Tullow Oil. He helped transform the company into a FTSE 100 business, driving growth across Africa, including the development of Ghana's Jubilee field and major M&A activity. He holds a Master's in Petroleum Engineering from Imperial College London and a BSc in Civil Engineering from the University of Strathclyde.Nick and Paul discuss Paul's early life in Glasgow and his route into the oil and gas industry, including studying petroleum engineering at Imperial College and working in the North Sea, Colombia and Kuwait. Paul describes being taken hostage during the Gulf War, which he reflects on as a formative personal experience. He explains how he joined Tullow Oil in 2001 and helped grow it into a major African-focused company, making discoveries in Ghana, Uganda and Kenya, and building local supply chains and employment. He later became CEO, managing the company through major challenges including oil price crashes, debt, asset disputes and mechanical issues, focusing on strengthening the balance sheet and maintaining investor confidence. Nick and Paul also discuss Paul's return to the industry after retirement, founding Afentra to invest in mature oil assets in Angola and support Africa's energy transition. Paul explains his belief that oil and gas will remain essential, particularly in developing economies, and argues that energy transition priorities differ between Africa and Europe.  Paul's Book choice was:Close to the Wind by Pete GossPaul's music choice was:Angel by Sarah McLachlan. City of AngelsThis content is issued by Zeus Capital Limited (“Zeus”) (Incorporated in England & Wales No. 4417845), which is authorised and regulated in the United Kingdom by the Financial Conduct Authority (“FCA”) for designated investment business, (Reg No. 224621) and is a member firm of the London Stock Exchange. This content is for information purposes only and neither the information contained, nor the opinions expressed within, constitute or are to be construed as an offer or a solicitation of an offer to buy or sell the securities or other instruments mentioned in it. Zeus shall not be liable for any direct or indirect damages, including lost profits arising in any way from the information contained in this material. This material is for the use of intended recipients only.

ITP - 140 A Liverpool-born educator who once resisted teaching ends up saying yes to South Korea—and never looks back. Ken Bence traces an 18+ year arc from public-school TEFL to PGCE, then into a fast-growing bilingual school in Shanghai where rapid expansion pulled him into hiring, standards alignment, and early leadership. Seeking the IB bridge, he lands in Kuwait and grows into K–12 instructional coaching with the help of strong mentors, then tackles leadership fairs, multiple offers, and a vice head role that drops him back into China just as COVID reshapes borders and daily life. The journey continues through Shenzhen and Chengdu, a doctorate alongside principal work, and a brief interim senior leadership post in Budapest—plus practical rituals that make each new country feel like home: spices, quality bedding, and a folder of notes that keeps the purpose front and center.(00:00) Introduction to Ken Bence and His Journey(02:35) Cultural Shock and First Impressions in South Korea(06:53) Transitioning to Leadership Roles in Education(12:40) Exploring New Opportunities in Kuwait(17:37) Navigating Job Fairs and Networking in International Teaching(22:48) Navigating Career Pathways in Education(24:31) Midway-Contact Break(27:06) Cultural Shifts: Returning to China During COVID(29:59) Transitioning to Chengdu: New Challenges and Opportunities(32:55) Career Baby Steps: Progressing Through Education Roles(34:19) New Beginnings: Moving to Budapest(36:20) Preparing for Change: Leaving Budapest(40:29) The Emotional Journey of Teaching AbroadThe International Teacher Podcast is a bi-weekly discussion with experts in international education. New Teachers, burned out local teachers, local School Leaders, International school Leadership, current Overseas Teachers, and everyone interested in international schools can benefit from hearing stories and advice about living and teaching overseas.Additional Gems Related to Our Show:Greg's Favorite Video From Living Overseas - ⁠https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UQWKBwzF-hw⁠Signup to be our guest  ⁠https://calendly.com/itpexpat/itp-interview?month=2025-01⁠Our Website⁠ -  ⁠https://www.itpexpat.com/⁠Our FaceBook Group - ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/itpexpat⁠⁠JPMint Consulting Website  - ⁠https://www.jpmintconsulting.com/⁠Greg's Personal YouTube Channel: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLs1B3Wc0wm6DR_99OS5SyzvuzENc-bBdO⁠Books By Greg "the Single Guy":⁠International Teacher Guide: Finding the "Right Fit" 2nd Edition (2025)⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed.⁠⁠"International Teaching: The Best-kept Secret in Education"⁠⁠ | by Gregory Lemoine M.Ed.Featured APP:https://apps.apple.com/app/6755244840 Who's That? Name & Face Trainer  (Nov 21, 2025 ): For specialists and teachers that can't remember all 180 or more of their student's faces and names. Free. Local Data Only. Greg uses it daily to train his brain on 650 students this year.

In this episode, Elliot Berman and John Byrne break down the major developments from the February FATF Plenary, including Kuwait and Papua New Guinea joining the Grey List and updates on evaluations for Austria, Italy, and Singapore. They also explore FATF leadership changes and the reiteration of Russia's suspension. The conversation moves into rising crypto-enabled human trafficking networks highlighted in a new report from Chainalysis, Cambodia's large-scale crackdown on fraud centers, and several key U.S. regulatory updates. These include FinCEN's new CDD “exceptive relief,” the rollout of a whistleblower portal, and the OCC's proposed changes to the bank appeals process. Elliot and John also discuss recent law enforcement actions, Supreme Court efforts to strengthen conflict-of-interest checks, and a Federal Reserve governor's insight into how AI may reshape the labor market.

Happy Thursday, you pop culture junkies.    In this episode of Pop Culture Mondays on Thursdays, we're breaking our usual "no-politics" rule because the internet simply wouldn't let us look away. From viral memes to heavy hearts, here is everything moving the needle this week.   • The Pam Bondi Meme-fication: Normally, we skip the Sunday shows, but the "50,000 memes" spawned by Pam Bondi's latest media appearances were too creative to ignore. We dive into how digital creators turned a political moment into a masterclass in internet humor. • Clavicular Goes Mainstream: Following up on last week's deep dive into the "looksmaxxing" trend, the movement's poster child, Clavicular, has officially hit the big leagues with a feature in The New York Times. We discuss whether this profile helps or hurts the community's controversial reputation. • Remembering James Van Der Beek: A somber look at the passing of a TV icon. We discuss the heartbreakingly intimate photos shared by his inner circle and address the growing online controversy surrounding the GoFundMe organized for his family. • Wisdom from Kuwait: On a lighter note, we're obsessed with the two young boys from Kuwait currently dropping life lessons and accidental philosophy across social media. It's the wholesome content we all needed. • Wuthering Heights Discourse: The internet has thoughts on the latest adaptation of the Brontë classic. Is it a cinematic triumph or a gothic miss? We round up the best (and snarkiest) takes. • The Watch List: Stick around for a quick-fire round of the new trailers, drops, and hidden gems you need to have on your radar for the weekend.     NYT article on Clavicular: https://www.nytimes.com/2026/02/13/style/clavicular-looksmaxxing-braden-peters.html?smid=nytcore-ios-share This week's newsletter: https://popculturemondays.com/2026/02/16/but-50000/  

Rassegna stampa economico-finanziaria del 19 febbraio 2026, strutturata per macro-temi e basata sulle principali testate giornalistiche nazionali.Investimenti, Mercati e CorporateTestate coinvolte: Il Sole 24 Ore / Milano Finanza * Operazione Mps-Mediobanca: Il CdA di Monte dei Paschi di Siena ha deliberato la fusione per incorporazione e il conseguente delisting di Mediobanca. Le attività di corporate & investment banking e private banking confluiranno in una nuova società non quotata interamente controllata da Mps, che manterrà il brand "Mediobanca S.p.A.". * KPI Finanziari Operazione:   * Sinergie attese: Oltre 700 milioni di euro.   * Partecipazione Generali: La nuova Mediobanca manterrà il controllo diretto del 13,2% di Generali.   * Partecipazione Mps in Mediobanca: Siena controlla attualmente l'86% di Piazzetta Cuccia e dovrà riacquistare il restante 14% circa sul mercato. * Calendario Strategico Mps: Presentazione del nuovo piano industriale di Luigi Lovaglio fissata per l'Investor Day del 27 febbraio; rinnovo del CdA previsto per il 15 aprile. Industria e Made in ItalyTestate coinvolte: Il Messaggero / Il Sole 24 Ore / Corriere della Sera * Record Export 2025: Il fatturato estero del Made in Italy ha raggiunto il record storico di 643 miliardi di euro (+3,3% rispetto al 2024), posizionando l'Italia come quarta potenza esportatrice mondiale. * KPI Settoriali e Geografici:   * Farmaceutica: Settore trainante con +28,5% di crescita e un apporto di 15 miliardi di euro in più.   * Stati Uniti: Export in aumento del 7,2%, nonostante le incertezze sui dazi. Senza il comparto farmaceutico (+54% verso USA), il dato sarebbe negativo.   * Aerospazio (Roma Hub): Il settore nel Lazio vale 5 miliardi di euro di fatturato annuo, con 1,6 miliardi derivanti dall'export. Coinvolge 300 aziende e 23.000 addetti.   * Automotive: Comparto in forte crisi con un calo dell'export del 6,8% e una produzione interna scesa ai livelli di metà anni '50.Fisco, Normativa e P.A.Testate coinvolte: Il Sole 24 Ore / Italia Oggi / Corriere della Sera * Proroghe Decreto Milleproroghe: Arrivano emendamenti cruciali per assunzioni e scadenze fiscali. * KPI e Scadenze Fiscali:   * Incentivi Assunzioni: Proroga per giovani e ZES fino al 30 aprile; per le donne fino al 31 dicembre.   * Rottamazione Quater: Possibilità di saldare la rata saltata del 30 novembre entro il 28 febbraio 2026 (tolleranza fino al 9 marzo per i giorni festivi).   * Assicurazione Dipendenti Pubblici: L'obbligo di polizza per i danni erariali slitta al 2027.   * Editoria: Confermati sconti postali con una dote di 30 milioni di euro l'anno fino al 31 dicembre 2031.Energia e UtilityTestate coinvolte: La Repubblica / Corriere della Sera / La Stampa * Decreto Bollette 2026: Il Governo approva un pacchetto di aiuti per circa 3,5-4 miliardi di euro. * KPI Energia:   * Bonus Famiglie: Sconto una tantum di circa 115 euro (range 100-120€) per 4,5 milioni di famiglie con ISEE fino a 9.796€.   * Imprese e ETS: Si tratta con l'UE per sterilizzare i certificati ETS; il rischio è che la misura venga configurata come aiuto di Stato. * Nomine Strategiche: Al GSE (Gestore Servizi Energetici) è in pole position Alfredo Maria Becchetti (attuale presidente Infratel) per sostituire il dimissionario Paolo Arrigoni.Geopolitica e SicurezzaTestate coinvolte: Corriere della Sera / La Repubblica / Il Giornale * Board of Peace (Gaza): L'Italia parteciperà come osservatore al primo incontro a Washington voluto da Donald Trump. Il Vaticano ha declinato l'invito criticando la debolezza del multilateralismo. * KPI Board of Peace:   * Partecipanti: 27 Paesi fondatori (tra cui Ungheria e Bulgaria per l'UE).   * Finanziamenti: Promessi 5 miliardi di dollari (1,25 mld ciascuno da USA, Emirati, Qatar e Kuwait), contro una necessità stimata di 50 miliardi per la ricostruzione. * Cybersecurity: Hacker cinesi hanno sottratto i dati sensibili di 5.000 agenti della Digos tramite un'intrusione silenziosa nei sistemi del Viminale.Giustizia e ReferendumTestate coinvolte: Corriere della Sera / Il Fatto Quotidiano / La Stampa * Campagna Referendaria (22-23 marzo): Scontro acceso sulla separazione delle carriere e riforma del CSM. Il Guardasigilli Nordio sotto attacco per aver definito "para-mafioso" il sistema del CSM. * KPI Politici e Sondaggi:   * Spesa Sondaggi: Palazzo Chigi ha stanziato 120.000 euro per Tecnè e 48.000 euro per Ipsos per monitorare il sentiment degli elettori.   * Trend Voto: Il fronte del "No" è in rimonta; ultime stime Noto danno il "No" al 47% e il "Sì" al 53% (in calo di 6 punti da gennaio).   * Donazioni: Il comitato "Sì Riforma" ha raccolto 180.000 euro; l'ANM ha deliberato una donazione di 800.000 euro al comitato del "No".Executive Takeaway (Insight per C-suite) * Banking Consolidation: La mossa blitz di Mps su Mediobanca non è solo una fusione, ma il ridisegno di un polo di private banking d'eccellenza, garantendo al contempo la stabilità dell'asset Generali. * Resilienza Export: Nonostante le minacce protezionistiche USA, il Made in Italy dimostra una competitività strutturale guidata dall'innovazione farmaceutica; tuttavia, la dipendenza da un singolo settore per la crescita dell'export è un fattore di rischio. * Incertezza Energetica: Il Decreto Bollette sconta forti tensioni politiche (Lega vs FI) e normative (confronto con Bruxelles sugli ETS), rendendo instabile la pianificazione dei costi energetici per le imprese energivore nel breve termine. * Cyber-Risk Sistemico: La violazione dei dati del Viminale evidenzia una vulnerabilità critica delle infrastrutture statali italiane, segnalando la necessità di investimenti urgenti in difesa cibernetica per le aziende che operano in settori sensibili. * Rischio Politico Referendario: La possibile "sconfitta" di Giorgia Meloni al referendum della giustizia viene percepita dai mercati e dai partner internazionali come un fattore di potenziale indebolimento della stabilità dell'Esecutivo.

Hyperscalers are spending, but when will this capex help companies to improve returns? In this episode, Sean Kenney sits down with guests Erica Zieba and John Haddad to delve into the massive capex expansion in 2026, focusing on the underlying funding arrangements and, ultimately, generating returns. They also share examples on how equity and fixed income investors are working together to understand what it means across the capital structure and sectors. Listen in for unique insights to help you identify opportunities as well as warning flags.   Distributed by: U.S. – MFS Institutional Advisors, Inc. 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Have you longed to integrate your Christian faith into your patient care—on the mission field abroad, in your work in the US, and during your training? Are you not sure how to do this in a caring, ethical, sensitive, and relevant manner? This “working” session will explore the ethical basis for spiritual care and provide you with professional, timely, and proven practical methods to care for the whole person in the clinical setting. https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fi/qpah9kh1lttg6cm1jjop9/Bob-Mason-Ethics-of-Spiritual-Care-revised.pptx?rlkey=0emve2ja8282nv8xc4uinq1hg&st=9033htwx&dl=0

Rassegna stampa economico-finanziaria del 18 febbraio 2026, strutturata per macro-temi e basata sulle principali testate giornalistiche nazionali.Investimenti, Mercati e CorporateTestate coinvolte: Il Sole 24 Ore / Milano Finanza * Operazione Mps-Mediobanca: Il CdA di Monte dei Paschi di Siena ha deliberato la fusione per incorporazione e il conseguente delisting di Mediobanca. Le attività di corporate & investment banking e private banking confluiranno in una nuova società non quotata interamente controllata da Mps, che manterrà il brand "Mediobanca S.p.A.". * KPI Finanziari Operazione:   * Sinergie attese: Oltre 700 milioni di euro.   * Partecipazione Generali: La nuova Mediobanca manterrà il controllo diretto del 13,2% di Generali.   * Partecipazione Mps in Mediobanca: Siena controlla attualmente l'86% di Piazzetta Cuccia e dovrà riacquistare il restante 14% circa sul mercato. * Calendario Strategico Mps: Presentazione del nuovo piano industriale di Luigi Lovaglio fissata per l'Investor Day del 27 febbraio; rinnovo del CdA previsto per il 15 aprile.Industria e Made in ItalyTestate coinvolte: Il Messaggero / Il Sole 24 Ore / Corriere della Sera * Record Export 2025: Il fatturato estero del Made in Italy ha raggiunto il record storico di 643 miliardi di euro (+3,3% rispetto al 2024), posizionando l'Italia come quarta potenza esportatrice mondiale. * KPI Settoriali e Geografici:   * Farmaceutica: Settore trainante con +28,5% di crescita e un apporto di 15 miliardi di euro in più.   * Stati Uniti: Export in aumento del 7,2%, nonostante le incertezze sui dazi. Senza il comparto farmaceutico (+54% verso USA), il dato sarebbe negativo.   * Aerospazio (Roma Hub): Il settore nel Lazio vale 5 miliardi di euro di fatturato annuo, con 1,6 miliardi derivanti dall'export. Coinvolge 300 aziende e 23.000 addetti.   * Automotive: Comparto in forte crisi con un calo dell'export del 6,8% e una produzione interna scesa ai livelli di metà anni '50.Fisco, Normativa e P.A.Testate coinvolte: Il Sole 24 Ore / Italia Oggi / Corriere della Sera * Proroghe Decreto Milleproroghe: Arrivano emendamenti cruciali per assunzioni e scadenze fiscali. * KPI e Scadenze Fiscali:   * Incentivi Assunzioni: Proroga per giovani e ZES fino al 30 aprile; per le donne fino al 31 dicembre.   * Rottamazione Quater: Possibilità di saldare la rata saltata del 30 novembre entro il 28 febbraio 2026 (tolleranza fino al 9 marzo per i giorni festivi).   * Assicurazione Dipendenti Pubblici: L'obbligo di polizza per i danni erariali slitta al 2027.   * Editoria: Confermati sconti postali con una dote di 30 milioni di euro l'anno fino al 31 dicembre 2031.Energia e UtilityTestate coinvolte: La Repubblica / Corriere della Sera / La Stampa * Decreto Bollette 2026: Il Governo approva un pacchetto di aiuti per circa 3,5-4 miliardi di euro. * KPI Energia:   * Bonus Famiglie: Sconto una tantum di circa 115 euro (range 100-120€) per 4,5 milioni di famiglie con ISEE fino a 9.796€.   * Imprese e ETS: Si tratta con l'UE per sterilizzare i certificati ETS; il rischio è che la misura venga configurata come aiuto di Stato. * Nomine Strategiche: Al GSE (Gestore Servizi Energetici) è in pole position Alfredo Maria Becchetti (attuale presidente Infratel) per sostituire il dimissionario Paolo Arrigoni.Geopolitica e SicurezzaTestate coinvolte: Corriere della Sera / La Repubblica / Il Giornale * Board of Peace (Gaza): L'Italia parteciperà come osservatore al primo incontro a Washington voluto da Donald Trump. Il Vaticano ha declinato l'invito criticando la debolezza del multilateralismo. * KPI Board of Peace:   * Partecipanti: 27 Paesi fondatori (tra cui Ungheria e Bulgaria per l'UE).   * Finanziamenti: Promessi 5 miliardi di dollari (1,25 mld ciascuno da USA, Emirati, Qatar e Kuwait), contro una necessità stimata di 50 miliardi per la ricostruzione. * Cybersecurity: Hacker cinesi hanno sottratto i dati sensibili di 5.000 agenti della Digos tramite un'intrusione silenziosa nei sistemi del Viminale.Giustizia e ReferendumTestate coinvolte: Corriere della Sera / Il Fatto Quotidiano / La Stampa * Campagna Referendaria (22-23 marzo): Scontro acceso sulla separazione delle carriere e riforma del CSM. Il Guardasigilli Nordio sotto attacco per aver definito "para-mafioso" il sistema del CSM. * KPI Politici e Sondaggi:   * Spesa Sondaggi: Palazzo Chigi ha stanziato 120.000 euro per Tecnè e 48.000 euro per Ipsos per monitorare il sentiment degli elettori.   * Trend Voto: Il fronte del "No" è in rimonta; ultime stime Noto danno il "No" al 47% e il "Sì" al 53% (in calo di 6 punti da gennaio).   * Donazioni: Il comitato "Sì Riforma" ha raccolto 180.000 euro; l'ANM ha deliberato una donazione di 800.000 euro al comitato del "No".Executive Takeaway (Insight per C-suite) * Banking Consolidation: La mossa blitz di Mps su Mediobanca non è solo una fusione, ma il ridisegno di un polo di private banking d'eccellenza, garantendo al contempo la stabilità dell'asset Generali. * Resilienza Export: Nonostante le minacce protezionistiche USA, il Made in Italy dimostra una competitività strutturale guidata dall'innovazione farmaceutica; tuttavia, la dipendenza da un singolo settore per la crescita dell'export è un fattore di rischio. * Incertezza Energetica: Il Decreto Bollette sconta forti tensioni politiche (Lega vs FI) e normative (confronto con Bruxelles sugli ETS), rendendo instabile la pianificazione dei costi energetici per le imprese energivore nel breve termine. * Cyber-Risk Sistemico: La violazione dei dati del Viminale evidenzia una vulnerabilità critica delle infrastrutture statali italiane, segnalando la necessità di investimenti urgenti in difesa cibernetica per le aziende che operano in settori sensibili. * Rischio Politico Referendario: La possibile "sconfitta" di Giorgia Meloni al referendum della giustizia viene percepita dai mercati e dai partner internazionali come un fattore di potenziale indebolimento della stabilità dell'Esecutivo.

In this episode of Gulf War Side Effects, Guy shares what it was really like aboard a guided missile cruiser just miles off the coast of Kuwait. From Tomahawk missile launches to minefields, sea snakes, chemical alarms, and life inside a combat zone at sea this is the Navy side of Desert Storm that rarely gets told.Gulf War Illness Study : https://ucsd.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_8kroz7Jamr365hQGet access to past and bonus content with exclusive guest. Please help support the podcast and veterans so we can keep making the show - patreon.com/GulfWarSideEffects▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬▬Life Wave Patches: https://lifewave.com/kevinsimon/store/products*Here is my recommendations on what patches to get and what has helped me.Ice Wave - this helps with my neuropathy.x39 - this helps me with brain fog and my shakesx49 - helps with bone strengthGludifion - helps get rid of toxinsMerch: https://gulfwar-side-effects.myspreadshop.com/Contact me with your questions, comments, or concerns at kevinsimon@gulfwarsideeffects.com

Welcome back to the SheerLuxe Middle East Podcast. This week, host Tamar Jabi is joined by Hebah Baker, Talar Bilemjian and special guest Hanya Alkhamis, visiting from Kuwait, for a fun chat on all things health, wellness, fashion and pop culture.First, the team share their current wellbeing obsessions. From the David Beckham-backed IM8 supplement to viral vibration plates, walking pads, red light therapy and the benefits (and debates) around ice baths, fasting and sauna “glow rotations”. Plus, they dive deep into blue light glasses, gut health resets and the best places to unwind in the region. Then, it's onto fashion: expect outfit breakdowns, standout new finds, chic laptop bags and the designers the team can't stop talking about. Finally, they round things off with celebrity chatter, including Olivia Dean and a lively discussion on labels, confidence and what ‘good style' really means.Subscribe For More | http://bit.ly/2VmqduQ Get SheerLuxe Straight To Your Inbox, Daily | http://sheerluxe.com/signup PanelTamara Jabi | https://www.instagram.com/tjabi/Hebah Baker | https://www.instagram.com/hebahbaker/Talar Bilemjian| https://www.instagram.com/talarnina/Hanya Alkhamis | https://www.instagram.com/styledby_hk/Things We LoveThe Lana Hotel | https://www.dorchestercollection.com/dubai/the-lanaIM8 | https://im8health.com/ David Asprey Sunset Glasses | https://truedark.com/collections/sunsets Kayali | https://uk.kayali.com/ Picasso The Figure | https://www.louvreabudhabi.ae/en/exhibitions/picasso-the-figure Natural History Museum | https://tinyurl.com/mh3m79ma The Grand Egyptian Museum | https://gem.eg/ Fashion FindsJuju Vera Petra Silver Necklace | https://tinyurl.com/2pbuy2dn Olend Folded Bag | https://www.olend.net/collections/all-products/products/folded-bagRowan Rose | https://rowenrose.com/ De Savary Vintage Faux Fur Coat | https://tinyurl.com/fmjv4jj2 Perfect Moment Metallic Polar Flare Down Jacket | https://tinyurl.com/3azvmta6 Perfect Moment High Waist Aurora Flare Ski Pants | https://tinyurl.com/2f4nwxhn Beis x Chipotle | https://uk.beistravel.com/collections/beis-x-chipotle Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

THIS WEEK's BIRDS: Gulf Pop from Kuwait we. Rabab; Mohammed Hayani (vocalist from Morroco); Eritrean pop star Muluu Baqqalaa; Amy Gaciaga w. Women in Jazz; new music from Dave Adewumi; Violeta Parra (nueva canción); Barry Altschul deconstructs Monk; Ballet Folklorico de Mexico (just exactly that x 2); ; new music from Roscoe Mitchell; Ghanian highlife from Vis-a-Vis; Congolese (Zairean) vocalist M'Pongo Love; from Brazil: Tim Maia, Jair Rodrigues, Nilze Benedicto; Ana Lucia, Orlandivo, Guiga de Ogum, Zeca Pagadinho; and, as ever.....much, much, much more.... Catch the BIRDS live on Friday nights, 9:00pm-MIDNIGHT (EST), in Central New York on WRFI, 88.1 FM Ithaca/ 88.5 FM Odessa;. and WORLDWIDE online via our MUSIC PLAYER at WRFI.ORG. 24/7 via PODBEAN: https://conferenceofthebirds.podbean.com via iTUNES: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/conference-of-the-birds-podcast/id478688580 Also available at podomatic, Internet Archive, podtail, iheart Radio, and elsewhere. Always FREE of charge to listen to the radio program and free also to stream, download, and subscribe to the podcast online: PLAYLIST at SPINITRON: https://spinitron.com/WRFI/pl/21904959/Conference-of-the-Birds and via the Conference of the Birds page at www.WRFI.ORG https://www.wrfi.org/wrfiprograms/conferenceofthebirds/  Join us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/conferenceofthebirds/?ref=bookmarks Find WRFI on Radio Garden: http://radio.garden/visit/ithaca-ny/aqh8OGBR   NEW MAILING ADDRESS:  Stephen Cope  @ Conference of the Birds, POBOX 428, Tivoli, NY, 12583, USA. 

If you are after more conversations from #UWRF25, take this latest highlight session with you on your early commute or as you unwind after a busy day.In this illuminating conversation, Scottish historian and author Sam Dalrymple goes back in time to when, as recently as 1928, a vast swathe of Asia—India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Burma, Nepal, Bhutan, Yemen, Oman, the UAE, Qatar, Bahrain, and Kuwait—was bound together under the single imperial banner known as the Indian Empire, or simply the Raj. Join host Husnara Khanom as Dalrymple explores five partitions and Asia's enduring legacy of war, exile, and division.You can enjoy this latest highlight session, recorded live at our 2025 Festival, at ubudwritersfestival.com/media and on podcast platforms including Spotify and Simplecast.

Those who hope to honor God and advance Jesus' Kingdom face powerful opposition from spiritual, physical, and psychological enemies. Successful launching and long term fruitfulness depends on recognizing and, in dependence on the Holy Spirit, waging war against those enemies.

This is the VIC 4 VETS, Weekly Honored Veteran. SUBMITTED BY: Listener Self Submission by Mark Goltz Mark GoltzEnlisted in the US Marine Corps in December of 1989, trained as a Field Radio Operator, assigned to 2nd Battalion, 10th Marines, 2nd Marine Division, Camp Lejeune, NC. Deployed to Saudi Arabia and Kuwait as part of Operations Desert Shield and Desert Storm. Served on active duty until December of 1993, then transitioned to drilling reserve status until December of 1997. Enlisted in the US Navy in June of 2000, serving first as an Electronics Technician, then converting to Master at Arms (Military Police). Served on active duty until June 2006, stationed on board the USS Harry S. Truman and Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. Transitioned to drilling reserve status until June of 2012. Completed 5 overseas deployments, including 1 combat tour and 1 tour as a corrections specialist in the detention facility at Guantanamo Bay, and several training and humanitarian missions within the continental U.S.Some awards and qualifications earned include Joint Service Commendation Medal, Navy Achievement Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Kuwait Liberation Medal, Global War on Terror Medal, Southwest Asia Service Medal and Navy Enlisted Surface Warfare Specialist qualification. I continue to serve fellow Marines as an active member of the South St. Louis Marine Corps League detachment, which helps local Marines and their families who may be suffering from any number of issues. We support many local foundations, such as Jefferson Barracks Food Pantry, Missouri Veterans Endeavors, FOCUS Marines, and Scouting America. I have been active in the detachment for 5 years, serving in several officer roles, currently as the Senior Vice Commandant.________________________________________________________________ This Week’s VIC 4 VETS, Honored Veteran on NewsTalkSTL.With support from our friends at:Alamo Military Collectables, Gemini Wealth Group and H.E.R.O.E.S. CARE,Inc.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On September 14, 1960, Venezuela, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Iraq, and Kuwait officially formed OPEC to ensure that oil-producing nations, rather than private companies, had the power to stabilize international oil prices. The cartel really flexed its muscle when the global economy was brought to its knees during the 1973 Oil Embargo on the US and its allies.

We haven't done one since we got back to Kuwait for our third year. A little recap.

Medical missionaries often feel powerful emotional burden from moral injury, and it is a leading cause of departure from the mission field. But we have learned proven methods of preventing and dealing with moral injury. Use God’s powerful methods to protect yourself and your team, and to grow in wisdom and spirit!

Listen to the article with analysis from the author:  The US is positioning its most advanced missile interceptors in the Middle East to prepare for a major war with Iran.  According to the Wall Street Journal, the US is moving THAAD and Patriot interceptors into the Middle East. The air defenses will be sent to bases where US troops are stationed in Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar. The White House views the advanced missile defense systems as necessary if President Donald Trump wants to launch a large-scale attack on Iran.  Trump has ordered a significant military buildup in the Middle East, including an aircraft carrier strike group and fighter jets. Many of the warships carry additional interceptors, and fighter jets can shoot down Iranian drones.  The deployments have put thousands of additional American troops within range of Iranian weapons. There are over 5,000 sailors on the aircraft carrier, 300-350 soldiers on each of the eight destroyers in the region, and 100 troops for each THAAD system.  Trump is reportedly considering a range of options for creating regime change in Iran, including an oil blockade and strikes targeting high-level officials in Tehran. According to the WSJ, the President wants a “decisive attack” on Iran.  Drop Stie News reports speaking with US officials who said the White House informed its Arab allies that a war with Iran could begin at any time. Israeli Chief of Staff Eyal Zamir said on Sunday he does not believe a US attack is imminent, but will happen within two months.  Zamir's remarks followed a meeting with Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff General Dan Caine in the Pentagon on Friday.  Trump renewed the threat to attack Iran on Sunday. He told reporters, “We have the biggest and strongest ships there, very close. They'll be ready within days. I hope we make a deal. If we don't make a deal, we'll find out.” Trump has threatened to attack Iran over its nuclear and missile programs. Additional he said he may strike Iran for cracking down on demonstrators.  However, a large-scale attack on the Islamic Republic will likely lead to Iran launching retaliatory strikes on US bases in the region and Israel. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu warned Trump against attacking Iran earlier this month because Israel was unprepared for the fallout.  Former CIA officer and torture program whistleblower John Kiriakou said he spoke with multiple, well-paced, Arab princes who explained that Israel was urging Trump to exercise caution in dealing with Iran as Tel Aviv was still in the process of replenishing its stockpile of missile interceptors.  Israel used a significant portion of its Iron Dome and Arrow interceptors during its war with Iran in June. Tel Aviv relied heavily on American interceptors to supplement its missile defenses.