Podcasts about Tehran

After days of promising that a cease-fire was near, President Trump announced late Sunday that he had reached a deal with Iran. Today, David Sanger, who spoke to the president, explains what is and is not included in the framework agreement, and how much closer it gets both sides to ending the war for good. Guest: David E. Sanger, the White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times. Background reading:  Mr. Trump says the Strait of Hormuz will be “permanently toll-free” under the agreement with Iran. Washington and Tehran reach a framework for peace. Photo: Arash Khamooshi/Polaris for The New York Times For more information on today's episode, visit nytimes.com/thedaily. Transcripts of each episode will be made available by the next workday.  Subscribe today at nytimes.com/podcasts or on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. You can also subscribe via your favorite podcast app here https://www.nytimes.com/activate-access/audio?source=podcatcher. For more podcasts and narrated articles, download The New York Times app at nytimes.com/app. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

President Trump announces a new ceasefire agreement with Iran that would reopen the Strait of Hormuz and begin negotiations over Tehran's nuclear program, after a weekend of some harsh words for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. The United States and Venezuela carry out a joint mission that kills Tren de Aragua founder Héctor “Niño Guerrero” Flores inside Venezuela. President Trump's name is removed from the Kennedy Center after a federal judge rules its board lacked the authority to rename the institution. UFC Freedom 250 brings a historic weekend of fights, fan events, extreme sports and weather drama to the White House and Washington, D.C.   ARMRA: go to https://tryarmra.com/MEGYNto get 30% off your first subscription order SimpliSafe: Visit https://simplisafe.com/MEGYN to claim 50% off any new system! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“You are now leaving Iranian airspace!” It was a moment that dozens of hostages and their loved ones longed for with bated breath, for 444 days. Freedom. To be released, and returned home. The Iranian hostage crisis captured the attention of the world, but how did we get there? President Jimmy Carter was in Iran for a New Year's celebration in 1978, and his infamous toast would have become a viral clip had it taken place today. Little did he know that days later, an Iranian newspaper article would set off months of cyclical rioting, protests, and ultimately the invasion of the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, with 66 Americans being taken hostage.

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 Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan breaks down the new US-Iran peace memorandum, a deal that reopens the Strait of Hormuz under Iranian and Omani oversight while extending the current ceasefire by 60 days. He digs into the billions in protection payments Arab nations are reportedly sending to Tehran, how Russia has helped Iran rebuild its missile stockpile after the war, and why Trump is furious with Netanyahu over new strikes on Hezbollah just as this fragile deal comes together. Bryan also covers the growing US weapons shortage and how China's grip on rare earth minerals is complicating America's ability to rearm. Plus, conservative wins take shape in Peru and Colombia, Cuba makes a surprising pivot away from communist economic policy, the Tren de Aragua gang leader is killed in a US strike, new details emerge on ballot harvesting in Los Angeles, Elon Musk becomes the world's first trillionaire and Democrats react, Pennsylvania steelworkers get a major boost, diesel mechanics receive pardons, and a new study links low vitamin C to brain health in older adults. "And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32   Keywords: Wright Report, Bryan Dean Wright, Iran peace deal, Strait of Hormuz, Trump Iran memorandum, Netanyahu, Hezbollah, IRGC, Israel Iran ceasefire, Peru election Keiko Fujimori, Colombia Gustavo Petro, Cuba economic reform, Venezuela Tren de Aragua, China rare earth minerals, Elon Musk trillionaire, SpaceX, US Steel Pennsylvania, diesel mechanic pardons, Los Angeles ballot harvesting, Karen Bass, vitamin C brain health

Nafiseh Kohnavard, Middle East Correspondent with BBC World Service in Beirut, discusses the agreement between US and Iran.

A deal between the US and Iran, which was reported to be on the verge of being signed, now appears at risk after Israel struck the southern suburbs of Beirut. Also on the programme: Swiss voters reject a proposal to cap the country's population at 10 million; and the heart-wrenching story of a Syrian family disappeared by the Assad regime. (Photo: An Iranian woman walks past a billboard featuring Iran's national flag at Enqelab Square in Tehran on June 14, 2026. Credit: EPA/Shutterstock)

June 14, 2026, 8 AM; The organizers aimed to represent a modern redefinition of the traditional presidential library with campaign memorabilia and artifacts on display, while also making room for public spaces like a new library, basketball court, gardens, a huge playbround and picnic area. As the New York Times points out, "It is a trip to a parallel universe, one suffused in earnest talk of hope and change, not dark warnings about American carnage, One marching toward a multiracial, progressive future rather than dismantling a suffocating woke tyranny." Valerie Jarrett, CEO of the Obama Foundation, and former Senior adviser to President Barack Obama joins The Weekend to discuss the opening of the Obama Presidential Center. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

June 14, 2026, 9 AM; Much of the hype and money that is surrounding the event has spurred controversy, with critics saying it reeks of corruption. President Trump and some of his allies could personally benefit from the fight. The Trump Organization has also promoted a line of "Freedom 250" themed silver and gold medallions, priced from $250 to $12K, tied to the event. The "No Kings" movement will hold a counter-event to protest Trump's policies and what organizers calling "strongman politics." Sen. Cory Booker (NJ-D) joins The Weekend to discuss the latest on the UFC Freedom 250 event, Men's Mental Health, the Iran conflict and the confirmation of Todd Blanche to as Attorney General. For more, follow us on social media: Bluesky: @theweekendmsnow.bsky.social Instagram: @theweekendmsnow TikTok: @theweekendmsnow To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

A reported U.S.–Iran Memorandum of Understanding could become one of the most consequential geopolitical developments in years—but only if both sides follow through. In this episode of STRAT with retired Marine Intelligence Officer Hal Kempfer, the discussion examines what is reportedly included in the proposed framework, why an MOU is not the same as a treaty or peace agreement, and what challenges lie ahead during the expected 60-day negotiation period. Key topics include reopening the Strait of Hormuz, Iran's nuclear enrichment program, ballistic missile capabilities, international inspections, sanctions relief, and the future of Iran's regional proxy networks. The episode also explores the strategic concerns of Israel, the role of the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, and the economic pressures facing Tehran. While the agreement could potentially reduce tensions and improve regional stability, significant questions remain about verification, compliance, and enforcement. The ultimate success of any deal, the analysis argues, will depend on actions—not promises.Takeaways:The reported U.S.–Iran MOU is a framework, not a final agreement.Reopening the Strait of Hormuz will be the first major compliance test.Iran's nuclear enrichment activities remain a central negotiating issue.Verification and inspections are critical due to longstanding trust concerns.Ballistic missile capabilities remain a major security concern for Israel and the West.Iran's proxy networks across the Middle East are expected to be addressed.Economic pressure and sanctions relief may be driving negotiations.The success of the agreement will depend on implementation and enforcement, not rhetoric.#STRATPodcast #HalKempfer #MutualBroadcastingSystem #StrategicRiskAssessmentTalk #IranDeal #StraitOfHormuz #MiddleEastSecurity #NuclearNegotiations #BallisticMissiles #MaritimeSecurity #GlobalRisk #NationalSecurity #ForeignPolicy #Geopolitics #RegionalStability #IranNuclearProgram #ProxyWarfare #StrategicAnalysis #InternationalRelations #WorldAffairs

An appeals court has affirmed a federal judge's ruling requiring the Kennedy Center to remove President Donald Trump's name from its building by the end of Friday. Plus, after months of war, weeks of a shaky truce, and 40-odd unfulfilled presidential claims that a deal to end the conflict in Iran is near, both the White House and Tehran now appear optimistic about what comes next. Both sides are now indicating they are close to reaching some kind of memorandum of understanding ahead of further negotiations to settle the conflict for good.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lebanese state media say Israel carried out airstrikes in the south shortly after ordering residents to leave about twenty locations. They say three injured people have been pulled from rubble following a strike near Tyre. Iran says that peace in Lebanon must be part of any agreement with the US. Tehran and Washington have both indicated that they're close to an accord, but there have been further hostilities. The US military said it shot down several Iranian drones in the Strait of Hormuz. Also in the programme: President Trump says the US has killed the leader of a Venezuelan criminal cartel, Tren de Aragua; the UN condemns increasing levels of aggression and intimidation in the occupied West bank; and a new documentary speaks to the people who have worked as private chefs for some of the world's most notorious dictators!(Photo: Daily life in Tehran as tension between Iran and US continues, Iran Islamic Republic Of - 21 Feb 2026. Credit: EPA)

President Trump has said that a deal with Iran is scheduled to be signed on Sunday, hours after Tehran cast doubt on whether this would happen so soon. We look into Iran's proposal on its frozen assets.  Also on the programme: a new blood test that can detect thousands of serious genetic conditions in the developing foetus, limiting the need for invasive screening during pregnancy; and why Anthropic has suspended its powerful new AI model just days following its public release. (Photo: A woman holds an Iranian flag on a street in Tehran on June 10, 2026. Credit: Reuters)

**This episode ends abruptly when Sara's internet connection cut off suddenly! We picked up the conversation as best as we could the next day. Part 2 will be available to Patrons (soonish) and on YouTube** Tehran-based Sara discusses some of her experiences during the war, the rage she feels for Iranians who advocated for bombing, and the different meaning of resistance. You can follow Sara on Instagram @Sarasg2026 Consider supporting the show www.patreon.com/east_podcast

2026-06-11 | UPDATES #212 | PILLAR OF FIRE IN DAGESTAN: A Russian Trunk Gas Pipeline Just Burned in Kizilyurt — and It Wasn't Just Any Pipeline. It Was the Spine of the Russia-Iran Energy Axis. 9–10 June 2026 — Three Explosions on the 1,200-m Mozdok-Kazimagomed Trunk Line, Pillar of Fire Visible for Kilometres, 140 Civilians Evacuated, the Kremlin Calls It a "Technical Failure," and the Strategic Implications Reach All the Way to Tehran.----------SUPPORT THE CHANNEL:https://www.buymeacoffee.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.patreon.com/siliconcurtainhttps://www.gofundme.com/f/scaling-up-campaign-to-fight-authoritarian-disinformation----------ACTIVE CAMPAIGN:We are raising funds for 5 of 15 Vampire DronesSilicon Curtain for Kupiansk Vampires. Dzyga's Paw, together with Jonathan Fink, is joining forces to raise $40,000 to provide the Khartiia Brigade with Vampire Drones.https://dzygaspaw.com/silicon-curtain-for-kupiansk-vampiresThese heavy bombers are designed to destroy manpower and equipment, as well as for remote mining. The Vampire UAV, manufactured by Skyfall, has proven itself to be one of the most effective weapons in the Kupiansk direction. Skyfall is one of Ukraine's largest defense tech companies, producing Vampire bomber drones, various modifications of Shrike FPV drones, P1-SUN, Shahed drone interceptors, communication systems, and components.----------PLEASE HELP ME ME TO GROW SILICON CURTAINWe are planning our events for 2026, and to do more and have a greater impact. After achieving more than 12 events in 2025, we will aim to double that! 24 events and interviews on the ground in Ukraine, to push back against weaponized information, toxic propaganda and corrosive disinformation. Please help us make it happen!----------SOURCES: RBC-Ukraine — "Dagestan gas pipeline fire - Major pipeline ignites" (9 June 2026)UNN (Ukrainian News Network) / Ukraine Today — "A powerful explosion occurred on a main gas pipeline in Dagestan, a pillar of fire rose into the sky" (9 June 2026) Mezha / Ukrinform — "Disinformation center releases footage of gas pipeline fire in Dagestan" (9 June 2026, 22:33)Ukrinform — "Explosion reported on gas pipeline in Dagestan" (10 June 2026)Caucasian Knot (Kavkazskiy Uzel English) — "The cause of the fire on the Mozdok-Kazimagomed gas pipeline has been revealed" (10 June 2026) Wikipedia — "Mozdok–Makhachkala–Kazi Magomed pipeline" — 680 km natural gas pipeline; from Mozdok in North Ossetia through Chechnya and Dagestan to Kazi Magomed in Azerbaijan; commissioned 1983; operated by SOCAR and Gazprom; maximum discharge 13 billion cubic meters per year; Azerbaijani section known as Kazi Magomed–Novo Filya or Baku–Novo Filya; Novo Filya gas-metering utility at Russian side of Azerbaijan-Russia border; 2010 reverse-flow Azerbaijani gas to Russia agreement; 1970s Iranian gas supply to southern Caucasus Soviet republics historical contextSputnik News / Global Security archive — "300 Million Cubic Meters a Day? Russia-Iran Pipeline Promises Major Energy Boost" (January 2025)Press TV / Global Security archive — "Iran, Russia agree to transfer gas via Azerbaijan: Minister" (26 April 2025)Andrew Korybko / Substack — "Russia Might Soon Redirect Its Gas Pipeline Plans From China To Iran & India" (early 2026)Silicon Curtain editorial archive — Davydov Balashikha Car Bomb June 2026 Script (9 June 2026)Wikipedia — "2023 Makhachkala gas station explosion" (14 August 2023, historical context)----------

Iran's state media has announced that the official funeral services for Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, killed in a joint US-Israeli airstrike on February 28, will begin in Tehran on July 4 and conclude with his burial in Mashhad on July 9.

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June 12, 2026 - 6am: Trump's reported deal with Iran could unlock $300B for Tehran just to keep negotiating To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The PDB Afternoon Bulletin:  Yesterday, President Trump suggested a deal with Iran could be just days away. Today, leaked details of that agreement are raising new questions about what both sides are actually prepared to accept. Later in the show—The Trump administration ramps up pressure on Cuba, targeting the island's energy sector as fuel shortages, rolling blackouts, and economic strain continue to mount. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting PDBPremium.com. Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief. YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief HomeServe: Protect your home systems from expensive repairs with https://HomeServe.com/dailybrief and get 50% off your first year of coverage. Tax Relief Advocates: End your tax nightmare today by visiting us online at https://TRA.com or call 800-583-6515 Chapter: Compare every medicare plan call 915-671-5252 today! Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact https://Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Jim and Greg for the Friday 3 Martini Lunch! Today, they tackle President Trump saying a deal with Iran is imminent, the hyperbolic venting of longtime CBS reporters over the shakeup at 60 Minutes, foreigners being blown away in awe at the USA as they come for the World Cup, and Pete Buttigieg's weak argument for deciding presidential elections with a national popular vote.First, they react to President Trump calling off intense airstrikes and an invasion of Kharg Island because a peace deal with Iran is imminent. Iran is also releasing it's version of the agreement, which almost assuredly does not resemble the actual negotiations. This is a ruse Tehran has tried before. But are we actually close to a deal?Next, they laugh as longtime CBS reporter and 60 Minutes correspondent Lesley Stahl calls Bari Weiss' shakeup at the network "by far the worst experience I've been involved in, or even witnessed." Citing a Washington Free Beacon story, Jim and Greg remind Stahl of some of the far more troubling stories she has done and how dramatic the legacy media get over changes they don't like.Then, they relish the stories of foreigners coming to the U.S. for the World Cup and gushing about how much they love the country, our people, and what we have to offer. It's a good reminder of how good we have it when others see it for the first time.Finally, they pick apart Pete Buttigieg's argument for scrapping the Electoral College for a national popular vote for president. Buttigieg says it would make every state matter. Jim and Greg explain why the Electoral College makes far more sense - including reasons we just witnessed this month.Please visit our great sponsors:OneSkinGet 15% off OneSkin with code 3ML at https://oneskin.co/3MLPocket HoseFor a limited time, get two free gifts—a 360° rotating pocket pivot and a thumb drive nozzle—when you buy the Pocket Hose Ballistic; just text MARTINI to 64000, message and data rates may apply.Fast Growing TreesBetter plants, better growing, and an extra 20% off with code MARTINI at https://FastGrowingTrees.com/Martini for a limited time; terms and conditions may apply.New episodes every weekday. 

The White House is signaling optimism about a potential agreement with Tehran, but key questions remain. We explain what SpaceX's blockbuster stock market debut means for the AI industry. A fugitive wanted by police is at the center of a deadly mass shooting in Texas. Attorneys for the man accused of killing Charlie Kirk are trying to block prosecutors from seeking the death penalty. Plus, the Trump administration is putting up a last-ditch fight to keep President Donald Trump's name on the Kennedy Center. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Greg Kelly Reports | June 11, 2026 - The episode opens with a sharp update on the Iran conflict, framing new U.S. strikes, a sustained naval blockade, and Trump's pause order as signs that Tehran is being forced toward a final agreement that blocks any future nuclear weapons program. - The Knicks' dramatic comeback over San Antonio becomes a broader commentary on urban disorder, with the show highlighting postgame rioting, vandalism, fan violence, and the way sports celebrations in New York now spill into open street chaos. - Maryland Governor Wes Moore is accused of inflating and misrepresenting his military record, with the episode using new reporting and public contradictions to argue that his biography has been padded for political gain. - The show contrasts Greg Cunningham's Republican primary win in New Mexico with what it sees as a Democratic decline, presenting Cunningham as a law-and-order, pro-Trump candidate running directly against anti-police and anti-energy politics. - The episode closes by hammering the Karmelo Anthony case, Gretchen Whitmer's latest viral controversy, and Graham Platner's Maine campaign, tying them together as examples of a political culture that excuses extremism, rewards spectacle, and keeps lowering the bar for public leadership. 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In his relentless pursuit of a deal with Iran, Donald Trump has now returned to military escalation, resuming combat operations and warning that the United States will seize Iran's key oil export hub on Kharg Island. This so-called moderate ceasefire signals a renewed campaign of punishing strikes on Iran until it agrees to terms set by the administration's negotiating team. As Miad explains, however, Iran's hardline is not the “leverage” Tehran believes it to be, because Iran ultimately must reopen the Strait of Hormuz for its own economic survival. But at this moment, Donald Trump has no viable partner for peace, and Iran will likely never offer such an option. As Marc and Dany point out, there is no Iranian Delcy Rodríguez, and these kinds of arrangements have expiration dates, particularly as 2028 approaches. As long as the sole measure of success in Iran is a negotiated deal, the Iranians hold the power to decide whether victory is possible. It is up to Trump to decide whether that's acceptable.Miad Maleki is a senior fellow at the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), former senior U.S. sanctions strategist and national security leader, and former associate director for the Treasury's Office of Global Targeting at the Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC). Miad played a central role in marshalling the Treasury Department's sanctions campaigns against the Iranian regime and its proxy groups: Hezbollah, Hamas, Iraqi Shiite militias, and the Houthis. He is also a U.S. Air Force Veteran.Read the transcript here.Subscribe to our Substack here.

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President Trump lashes out at Iran just hours after saying the US had ended the war with a "great settlement." Tehran has yet to confirm any agreement ... Immigration agents arrest two people in Baltimore at a school as it prepares for pre-k and kindergarten promotion ceremonies. Maryland's governor calls the situation "disturbing" ... SpaceX awaits its first public trade, which will likely make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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In this segment, the hosts dissect breaking news regarding the Trump administration's newly announced framework negotiation with Iran. Expressing deep skepticism, the commentary draws sharp parallels to Barack Obama's 2015 JCPOA, labeling the current strategy a "disastrous" mistake and a total win for Tehran. The discussion covers Iran's demands for immediate cash through temporary sanctions relief and oil sales, while the U.S. receives nothing more than a superficial agreement to hold future conversations about enriched uranium stockpiles. The hosts also look at the internal political dynamics driving this shift—pointing fingers at the influence of JD Vance and Tucker Carlson, while noting Secretary of State Marco Rubio's conspicuous focus on non-Iran issues like Cuba and Armenia. Warning of inevitable retaliation, the commentary concludes with a stark reminder: no signed piece of paper will stop the Iranian regime, and only decisive leadership removal or strategic military action can truly neutralize the threat. Iran deal, Donald Trump, JCPOA, Foreign policy, Sanctions relief, Oil sales, Enriched uranium, JD Vance, Tucker Carlson, Hezbollah, Lebanon, Marco Rubio, General Jack Keane, Middle East, National security

The Forty-Deal Mirage: Why Sanctions Relief Will Cost American Troops Their Lives** In this blistering critique of ongoing U.S.–Iran foreign policy, the commentary unpacks the strategic and personal costs of a proposed maritime framework. The host sounds the alarm on President Trump's claims that the U.S. is close to a deal for the "fortieth time," contrasting White House optimism with uniform denials from Middle Eastern allies like Saudi Arabia and Israel. The monologue highlights a dangerous economic paradox: while the administration leverages the conflict to channel global refining and extraction profits into the American oil sector, it risks doing so at the cost of U.S. service members. Drawing a direct parallel to the catastrophic 2021 Abbey Gate bombing that permanently crippled Joe Biden's presidency, the host warns that Tehran does not need to defeat America militarily—they only need a handful of casualties to break the nation's political will. With backing from satellite data provided by China, Iran is sitting on billions of dollars in clogged oil reserves. Lifting sanctions and granting them a massive cash injection, the host argues, rewards hostile behavior and teaches the regime a lethal lesson: the more American troops they attack, the more money they receive. Iran deal, Donald Trump, Kharg Island, Sanctions relief, Abbey Gate, Oil industry, China, Middle East, Military retaliation, Foreign policy, National security, Hostilities ceasefire

**Funding the Enemy: The Shocking Continuity of U.S. Cash Infusions to Iran and the Taliban** In this hard-hitting segment, the hosts expose a deeply troubling pattern within American foreign policy: the continuous funding of hostile regimes and designated terror groups. The monologue begins by tearing into the Trump administration's newly proposed maritime framework with Iran, drawing explicit, unfavorable parallels to Barack Obama's 2015 JCPOA. Labeling the deal a "disastrous" mistake and a cash-for-nothing transfer, the commentary highlights how temporary sanctions relief allows Tehran to cash in on billions of dollars in backed-up oil reserves. Despite Iran's record of over thirty red-line violations and constant ceasefire strikes, the U.S. receives only a vague "framework" to have a conversation about enriched uranium stockpiles. Shifting focus from the Middle East to Afghanistan, the commentary dives into an equally stunning revelation regarding the Taliban. Despite a 20-year war that cost $2.3 trillion and claimed 2,456 American lives, the U.S. government continues to send $40 million a week to Afghanistan. The host calls out Senate Majority Leader John Thune for blocking a vote on the House-passed "Defund the Taliban Act," accusing him of outright lying on the record about his awareness of the bill. Citing warnings from intelligence analysts, the segment details how the Taliban is currently protecting reconstituted Al-Qaeda and ISIS terror camps. Whether through sanctions relief to Iran or direct financial aid to Kabul, the host delivers a scathing indictment of a system where foreign adversaries are built up "brick by brick" at the direct expense of American service members. The episode wraps up with a lighter look at domestic business news, touching on the massive financial buzz surrounding a SpaceX IPO. Iran deal, Sanctions relief, JCPOA, Donald Trump, Tucker Carlson, JD Vance, Marco Rubio, Taliban, Defund the Taliban Act, John Thune, Tim Burchett, Afghanistan, Al-Qaeda, SpaceX, Elon Musk

**The Double Standards of Power: From Border Failures to Tech Censorship** In this comprehensive broadcast summary, the commentary takes a scorched-earth approach to the systemic double standards plaguing both domestic politics and international diplomacy. The analysis begins on the national stage by contrasting the intense criminal prosecution of citizens using hate symbols with the political insulation enjoyed by progressive figures like Maine Senate primary winner Graham Platner, who successfully maintained his base support despite the confirmation of an SS Totenkopf tattoo. Turning to the border crisis and institutional accountability, the broadcast highlights Department of Homeland Security disclosures alongside congressional testimony detailing thousands of unaccounted-for migrant children. While law enforcement initiatives like South Carolina's recent "Operation Ghost Story" raid at an Abbeville casting plant target localized identity fraud networks, federal leadership faces sharp criticism for administrative failures—including an emergency hotline for trafficked children left systematically unanswered. The episode ties these structural failures to the global stage, examining the volatile shifting lines of the U.S.–Iran conflict. It lambasts a fragile proposed maritime framework that allows Tehran to liquidate billions in oil reserves while failing to neutralize active threat infrastructure. This bureaucratic overreach extends into tech censorship, analyzing European legal threats targeting Elon Musk's refusal to suppress online data, Keir Starmer's push for internet digital IDs, and algorithmic scanning protocols. The broadcast wraps up with a fiery debate on political will, arguing that the nation's primary hurdle is an establishment choosing opaque diplomacy over robust constitutional enforcement. Graham Platner, Operation Ghost Story, Abbeville raid, Identity fraud, Border security, Human trafficking, Iran conflict, Tech censorship, Elon Musk, Online Safety Act, SAVE Act, Political commentary

SpaceX is set for its market debut after a record IPO makes Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire. President Trump says an Iran nuclear deal could come this weekend, but Tehran says key issues remain unresolved. In Congo, investigators hunt for patient zero after linking a deadly Ebola outbreak to a pastor's funeral. And Russia is suspended from international chess for running tournaments in occupied Ukrainian territory. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast ⁠⁠here⁠⁠. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is now the 38th time President Trump has proclaimed a “great deal” with Iran. Is this one finally real? And if so, does it vindicate his strategy of escalating tensions to force Tehran back to the negotiating table?Based on the details leaked so far, the proposed agreement amounts to a 60-day ceasefire designed to create space for further negotiations. Yet the benefits for Iran appear to come first: sanctions relief and access to frozen assets before any final agreement on uranium enrichment or the nuclear program is reached. If that proves accurate, it is difficult to see where the Trump administration can claim victory. The deal risks looking less like a breakthrough and more like an agreement to reward Iran in exchange for reopening the Strait of Hormuz.Has Trump abandoned his own red lines? And if the end result resembles the framework negotiated under Obama, what exactly has changed? Finally, where does Israel fit into this agreement—and what could derail it before the ink is even dry?Become a Munk Donor ($50 annually) to get 72-hour advanced access to the full length editions of Friday Focus and Munk Dialogues. Go to www.munkdebates.com to sign up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 113 opens with Ghost's "cyclone" theory in full motion: Trump occupies both sides of the Iran narrative at once, threatening to bomb Tehran while announcing a deal is two or three days away. Ghost breaks down the Apache helicopter incident, Trump telling the Wall Street Journal it "wasn't a big deal," and the Oval Office gaggle where Trump casually reveals he has been working directly with Iran for months. Trump questions whether Netanyahu should even run for reelection while Netanyahu's own cabinet discusses fighting Iran alone in total isolation. The Strait of Hormuz bombshell follows: Trump claims the US secretly moved oil through it for months without Iran knowing, and a congressional hearing exposes the contradictions. Then comes the deal itself: 49 Tomahawks, a leaked 14-point memorandum, and Trump's furious denial of the leaked terms. Mark Levin spirals from celebrating bombing to demanding the text of the deal, while Israel confirms it is not party to the agreement. Erdogan and Netanyahu trade threats, and Ghost maps a possible Greece-Israel-Ukraine alliance against Turkey. The episode closes with Tulsi Gabbard's declassification of 120 US-funded bio labs across 30 countries.

President Donald Trump says a deal with Iran is nearly complete. Tehran is discussing reopening the Strait of Hormuz, but it's still refusing to confirm that the agreement is final. Plus, Trump's controversial intelligence pick creates a Capitol Hill headache, and now he's moving to replace him before a key surveillance deadline hits. And SpaceX begins trading Friday in what could become the biggest IPO ever. The debut could make Elon Musk the world's first trillionaire, and quickly land the stock in millions of retirement accounts. These stories and more highlight your Unbiased Updates for Friday, June 12, 2026.

In a week that began with President Trump pronouncing that a ceasefire extension was so close with Iran, two or three days max, and that would only take an hour to finalise. Hours later Tehran downed a US Apache helicopter off the Gulf of Oman with the crew rescued from the sea, the attack reportedly an attempt to deter the US's evolving efforts to increase air patrols that target Iranian drones in order to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. 

Donald Trump says the Iran war could be ended with a peace deal this weekend.For the Gulf, everything is at stake. Battered by Iranian missiles and drones throughout the war and economically strangled by the Strait of Hormuz crisis, the Gulf states are desperate for the war to end - so much so that some are even having their own talks with Tehran. Sophia Yan chats to UAE-based Aniseh Bassiri Tabrizi, associate fellow for Chatham House's MENA programme, about why despite Iran's aggression, countries there just want things to go back to how they were before the war.Highlights: Trump says Iran war could end with peace deal this weekendWhy the Gulf wishes the Iran war never happenedCONTRIBUTORS:Sophia Yan, co-host and senior foreign correspondent @sophia_yanAniseh Bassiri Tabrizi, Associate Fellow MENA Programme Chatham House @AnisehBassiriProducer: Max BowerExecutive Producers: Venetia Rainey & Louisa Wells► Sign up to our most popular newsletter, From the Editor. Look forward to receiving free-thinking comment and the day's biggest stories, every morning. telegraph.co.uk/fromtheeditor► EMAIL US: Contact the team on battlelines@telegraph.co.uk ► GET THE LATEST HEADLINES: Find all our latest Iran coverage here: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/iran-war/Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's Defense & Aerospace Report Washington Roundtable, Dr. Patrick Cronin of the Hudson Institute think tank, Michael Herson of American Defense International, former DoD Europe chief Jim Townsend of the Center for a New American Security, and former Pentagon Comptroller Dr. Dov Zakheim of the Center for Strategic and International Studies join Defense & Aerospace Report Editor Vago Muradian to discuss the Senate markup of its version of the National Defense Authorization Act as House appropriators unveil their $1.07 trillion defense spending measure; as lawmakers pass Reconciliation 2.0 that funds President Trump's immigration efforts, Sens. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., and Susan Collins, R-Maine, see dim prospects for the $350 billion Reconciliation 3.0 plus up for the Pentagon; how the administration and lawmakers can pack $1.5 trillion in planned spending into a smaller funding package; the future of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act; the president's decision to tap US attorney Jay Clayton as the next Director of National Intelligence; what's next for the Iran war as Trump declares a deal involving Tehran and Jerusalem is imminent, a stance Iran and Israel deny; as Russia escalates its provocations against Europe, Washington prepares deep cuts to US capabilities for NATO, including cuts to fighter, bomber, reconnaissance, and refueling aircraft as well as a missile sub and warships including an aircraft carrier as NATO's Supreme Allied Commander Gen. Alex “Grinch” Grynkewich tells a European audience that “Russia is not looking for a conflict;” British Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns resigned to protest Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer's unwillingness to increase defense spending to bolster the country's flagging military capabilities; Starmer visits Tokyo where officials express frustration that Britain is underfunding the Global Combat Air Program that includes Japan and Italy; Japan and South Korea work increasingly closely with Europe with the Takaichi to expand her tour of Europe during the upcoming G7 meeting; China continues to salami slice in South China Sea and arrests US citizen Min Zin, testing its detente with Washington; and Xi Jinping's visit to Pyongyang bolstered Kim Jong Un's nuclear hand.

The Marc Cox Morning Show brings in Heritage Foundation Senior Research Fellow Brent Sadler for the foreign policy breakdown every American needs to hear. The Iran peace deal is close — but the ink isn't dry yet, and Sadler makes it crystal clear: keep your finger on the trigger until it is. The IRGC is fighting the deal tooth and nail because a peace agreement destroys their power, their money, and their grip on the region. Iran wants to drag Lebanon and Hezbollah into the negotiations to slow everything down and keep their most lethal proxy alive on Israel's border. And the nuclear question? Verification is going to be brutally hard — the IAEA has been unwilling for decades, and as long as a murderous regime sits in Tehran, the threat never fully disappears. This is the conversation Washington doesn't want to have out loud — and the Marc Cox Morning Show is having it. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #DanBuck #KimStOnge #BrentSadler #HeritageFoundation #IranDeal #IRGC #Hezbollah #Hamas #Israel #Lebanon #NuclearDeal #StraitOfHormuz #Trump #ForeignPolicy #ConservativeRadio #PatriotRadio #MorningShow #TGIF

Hour 3 of the Marc Cox Morning Show fired on all cylinders. Dan Buck and Kim St. Onge refuse to let conservatives be silenced — whether it's a neighbor trying to intimidate you over a Trump flag or the radical Left trying to rewrite the Carmelo Anthony verdict. Heritage Foundation Senior Research Fellow Brent Sadler breaks down exactly why the IRGC is sabotaging the Iran peace deal and why verification of nuclear disarmament is the hardest part of any agreement with Tehran. Missouri's Rep. Eric Burlison drops truth bombs on the Capital Beat — FISA has been shredding your Fourth Amendment rights for years, a central bank digital currency would give government total control over your life, and Trump is walking away from USMCA because he always comes back with a better deal. And Kim on a Whim closes it out — Carmelo Anthony is going to prison where he belongs, and his family's racism narrative is built on lies. The Marc Cox Morning Show — three hours in and still pulling no punches. Hashtags: #MarcCoxMorningShow #DanBuck #KimStOnge #Hour3 #FISA #FourthAmendment #BrentSadler #HeritageFoundation #IranDeal #CapitalBeat #EricBurlison #CBDC #DigitalCurrency #USMCA #CarmeloAnthony #KimOnAWhim #FlagDay #America250 #ConservativeRadio #PatriotRadio #TGIF Hour 3 Guest List: Brent Sadler (Heritage Foundation Senior Research Fellow — IRGC sabotage of Iran peace deal, Hezbollah, nuclear verification challenges) | Rep. Eric Burlison, Missouri 7th District (Capital Beat — FISA surveillance violations, central bank digital currency threat, USMCA renewal)

First, we speak to The Indian Express' Diplomatic Affairs Editor Shubhajit Roy about the deaths of three Indian sailors aboard MT Settebello after a US strike near the Strait of Hormuz, and what the incident means for India as a close strategic partner of the United States with thousands of citizens working in the region.Next, we talk to The Indian Express' Sukalp Sharma about the Centre's Rs 10,000 crore support package for oil marketing companies, how it is intended to stabilise jet fuel prices, and whether it can offer meaningful relief to Indian airlines grappling with rising costs and disruptions linked to the West Asia conflict. (11:00)And in the end, we look at the latest escalation in the US-Iran conflict, after President Donald Trump threatened fresh strikes on Tehran and announced plans to take over Iran's key oil export hub at Kharg Island, before later signalling that a broader peace deal may be close. (20:00)Hosted by Ichha SharmaProduced and written by Shashank Bhargava and Ichha SharmaEdited and mixed by Suresh Pawar​

Send us Fan MailMissiles, markets, and political panic all collide as we try to make sense of a rapidly escalating U.S. Iran war. We walk through the latest battlefield signals, including U.S. Tomahawk strikes, the reluctance to risk sustained flyovers, and why the Strait of Hormuz has become the defining chokepoint for global oil prices and commercial shipping. When Iran declares the strait closed and Washington insists it “controls” it, the real question becomes simple: who can impose costs that change the other side's behavior?We're joined by Professor Robert Pape, who argues Iran has shifted from survival to ambition, using escalation pressure and a broader regional “security belt” strategy that could stretch the crisis through the summer and into major political milestones. Then Professor Mohammed Morandi gives a Tehran-centered view of Trump's threats, the logic of insisting on written commitments, and why direct talks are seen as a trap when past U.S. promises fall apart. Along the way, we unpack the most unnerving reports swirling around escalation, plus what it means when rhetoric starts drifting toward seizing oil infrastructure.From there, we bring it home: Trump's comments on inflation, the reality of gas prices erasing wage gains, and a SpaceX IPO that highlights how extreme wealth concentration is reshaping politics and everyday life. We close with the DOJ “anti-weaponization” fund backlash and new details on the White House freakout over the Epstein files, exposing how loyalty, transparency, and credibility are breaking down across the administration.If you want clear, skeptical analysis of the Iran conflict, the Strait of Hormuz, inflation, and the Epstein files drama, subscribe to the show, share this episode with a friend, and leave a review with the biggest question you still have after listening. Support the show

US President Donald Trump says he has cancelled planned military strikes on Iran, claiming high-level discussions with Tehran have been approved, and that a broader regional agreement is close. Greens senator Jordon Steele-John says government's bill to reform the NDIS needs to be scrapped and start again. UK defence minister John Healey has resigned. - アメリカのトランプ大統領が、イランへの軍事攻撃計画を中止したと発表しました。NDIS(全国障害保険制度)の改革案をめぐり、緑の党のジョーダン・スティール＝ジョン上院議員が、法案をいったん撤回し、一から見直すべきだと主張しています。イギリスでは国防費をめぐる懸念から閣僚の辞任が相次ぎ、ジョン・ヒーリー国防相が辞任しました。1週間を振り返る週間ニュースラップです。SBSの日本語放送は火木金の午後１時からSBS3で生放送！火木土の夜10時からはおやすみ前にSBS1で再放送が聞けます。SBS日本語放送ポッドキャストから過去のストーリーを聞くこともできます。無料でダウンロードできるSBS Audio Appもどうぞ。SBS 日本語放送のFacebookとInstagramもお忘れなく。

The United States says it's now completed the latest wave of airstrikes on Iran early Thursday morning local time. Iran says it responded with attacks of its own. Earlier on Wednesday, President Trump promised to keep up military pressure on Tehran because Iranian leaders were taking “too long to negotiate”. Also, on the eve of the men's football World Cup kicking off in Mexico the boss of FIFA, Gianni Infantino, has defended the handling of the event amid mounting criticism. Billionaire Microsoft founder, Bill Gates, has faced a US congressional committee keen to learn more about his relationship with the dead sex offender, Jeffery Epstein. In Northern Ireland, crowds gathered for a second night of anti-immigration unrest in parts of Belfast, following a stabbing in the city. And Nigeria is preparing to repatriate its citizens from South Africa following weeks of protests and attacks on illegal migrants across the country. 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 Photo: USS Michael Murphy (DDG 112) launches Tomahawk cruise missiles against multiple targets in Iran. Credit: U.S. Central Command

The administration launches another round of attacks on Iran, as Trump claims the US got 100 million barrels of oil through the Strait of Hormuz without Tehran's knowledge. Then, the Dow loses over 900 points and Trump's surprising response to the worst inflation report in three years. Plus, the President continues to float the idea of government stakes in AI companies, insisting the move will make Americans rich. David Rohde, Mychael Schnell, Joel Payne, Andrea Flores, and Sabrina Siddiqui join The 11th Hour. To listen to this show and other MS podcasts without ads, sign up for MS NOW Premium on Apple Podcasts. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In this episode of The President's Daily Brief: • Just hours after threatening another round of strikes against Iran, President Trump abruptly called them off, claiming negotiators may be closing in on a deal. We break down what the White House is saying, why Tehran has yet to confirm it, and what it could mean for the future of the crisis. • A newly revealed uranium-enrichment facility inside North Korea could significantly expand Kim Jong Un's ability to produce nuclear weapons. We explain what the discovery reveals about Pyongyang's nuclear ambitions and why it matters. To listen to the show ad-free, become a premium member of The President's Daily Brief by visiting https://PDBPremium.com.  Please remember to subscribe if you enjoyed this episode of The President's Daily Brief.  YouTube: youtube.com/@presidentsdailybrief Goldbelly: Make Father's Day unforgettable with iconic foods delivered—get free shipping and 20% off your first order at https://GOLDBELLY.com with code PDB. Acre Gold: Turn your pocket change into physical 24-karat gold and enter to win a limited-edition Hot Wheels gold bar at https://GetAcreGold.com/PDB Chapter: Compare every medicare plan call 915-671-5252 today! Chapter and its affiliates are not connected with or endorsed by any government entity or the federal Medicare program. Chapter Advisory, LLC represents Medicare Advantage HMO, PPO, and PFFS organizations and stand alone prescription drug plans that have a Medicare contract. Enrollment depends on the plan's contract renewal. While we have a database of every Medicare plan nationwide and can help you to search among all plans, we have contracts with many but not all plans. As a result, we do not offer every plan available in your area. Currently we represent 50 organizations which offer 18,160 products nationwide. We search and recommend all plans, even those we don't directly offer. You can contact a licensed Chapter agent to find out the number of products available in your specific area. Please contact https://Medicare.gov, 1-800-Medicare, or your local State Health Insurance Program (SHIP) to get information on all of your options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's Guest Host : Mary Walter -The proposed Trump administration election reforms spark discussion about voter-roll cleanup, with Mary repeatedly asking why states become allergic to transparency the moment someone asks to see the list of who's actually voting.  -Mary shares audio from the activists who helped recruit Maine Senate candidate Graham Plattner and marvels that a group sounding like a college coffeehouse discussion somehow managed to outmaneuver an entire political establishment.  -Lt. Col. Tony Shaffer joins Mary for a detailed discussion of Iran, the Pentagon security scare, and escalating tensions in the Middle East. Shaffer argues that Iran continues to stall negotiations while seeking economic relief, warns against providing the regime with money that could revive terrorist proxy networks, and predicts sustained economic and military pressure will eventually force Tehran's hand. Today's podcast is sponsored by : RELIEF FACTOR - You don't need to live with aches & pains! Reduce muscle & joint inflammation and live a pain-free life by visiting http://ReliefFactor.com  GHOSTBED - I used to think a mattress was just furniture, until I got my GhostBed! GhostBed is offering my audience their lowest prices of the season, plus an extra 10% off. Go to http://GhostBed.com/CARSON and use promo code CARSON BIRCH GOLD - Protect and grow your retirement savings with gold. Text ROB to 98 98 98 for your FREE information kit! To call in and speak with Rob Carson live on the show, dial 1-800-922-6680 between the hours of 12 Noon and 3:00 pm Eastern Time Monday through Friday… Musical parodies provided by Jim Gossett (http://patreon.com/JimGossettComedy) You can now WATCH and chat with The Rob Carson Show LIVE on Newsmax's social media channels (Facebook, X/Twitter, YouTube, Rumble) Listen to Newsmax LIVE and see our entire podcast lineup at http://Newsmax.com/Listen Make the switch to NEWSMAX today! Get your 15 day free trial of NEWSMAX+ at http://NewsmaxPlus.com Looking for NEWSMAX caps, tees, mugs & more? Check out the Newsmax merchandise shop at : http://nws.mx/shop Follow NEWSMAX on Social Media:  -Facebook: http://nws.mx/FB  -X/Twitter: http://nws.mx/twitter -Instagram: http://nws.mx/IG -YouTube: https://youtube.com/NewsmaxTV -Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/NewsmaxTV -TRUTH Social: https://truthsocial.com/@NEWSMAX -GETTR: https://gettr.com/user/newsmax -Threads: http://threads.net/@NEWSMAX  -Telegram: http://t.me/newsmax  -BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/newsmax.com -Parler: http://app.parler.com/newsmax Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

President Trump says tonight's planned strikes on Iran have been cancelled and a peace deal is imminent. This after the second consecutive day, U.S. Central Command carried out strikes against Iranian military targets, hitting surveillance systems, communication infrastructure, and air defense sites across Iran. Tehran has denied a deal has been reached. FOX's John Saucier speaks with FOX's Max Gorden, reporting from Dubai, who says the region breathed a sigh of relief when President Trump announced the strikes were cancelled. Click Here⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To Follow 'The FOX News Rundown: Evening Edition' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The situation with Iran continues to feel like Groundhog Day, except this time, believe it or not, there may actually be movement.Earlier this week, I mentioned that I had heard from people in the know that the United States military was coiled to strike Iran and was looking for either provocation or justification to resume major military activity. That appeared to happen when Iran shot down an Apache helicopter that was escorting oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. We also learned that more than 100 million barrels of oil had moved through the strait under U.S. protection over the last month.Politics Politics Politics is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.One of the reasons that caught my attention is that gas prices in the United States have been falling pretty dramatically. It was a head-scratcher. If the Strait of Hormuz was effectively stalled, then what explained the drop? Was it a global rerouting of supply? Was there a China component that had been negotiated and never publicly heralded? I didn't know then, and I don't know now, but the announcement about oil shipments at least provides part of the picture.What's more interesting is what happened next. After one night of military strikes, the second night was canceled. Donald Trump said that's because we're at the point of a deal, one that has supposedly been signed off on by all available parties in the region. It appears to resemble the memorandum of understanding that's been floating around for weeks, although nobody really knows because we still haven't seen the text. We don't know if it's real. We don't even know exactly what it says.The administration's definition of success has been fairly consistent: Iran gives up its nuclear material and removes the nuclear threat. If that's actually in the agreement, then it would be meaningfully different from what came before. The obvious question is what Iran gets in return. The reporting and public comments suggest that Tehran is focused on access to frozen assets and getting money quickly. Whether that money goes directly to Iran, whether it's routed through humanitarian aid, and what conditions are attached are all questions that still need answers.The strongest sign that something may actually be happening is coming from inside Iran. Reports indicate that FARS, the IRGC-controlled news agency, is acknowledging that a draft memorandum of understanding exists, that the United States has approved it, and that Iran is likely to do the same. The bigger question is whether any agreement can actually be enforced. Iran's leadership appears splintered. We've seen officials make commitments before, only to have military figures or IRGC commanders move in a different direction. That's why the real issue isn't whether a deal can be signed. It's whether anybody in Iran has enough authority to keep it.Chapters00:00:00 - Intro00:02:48 - Iran00:08:38 - Interview with Karol Markowicz00:36:19 - Update00:37:19 - DeSantis and AI00:42:56 - FISA00:44:42 - Director of National Intelligence00:47:17 - Interview with Karol Markowicz, con't01:07:27 - Wrap-up This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.politicspoliticspolitics.com/subscribe

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