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Israel Says It Has Begun “Large-Scale” Strikes In Beirut Suburbs

Projectiles hit four commercial vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, the key waterway where global oil traffic has been brought to a standstill by Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

. 1h 29min

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Israel Says It Has Begun “Large-Scale” Strikes In Beirut Suburbs

. 1h 29min

Pentagon: About 140 U.S. Service Members Wounded In Iran War

The United States has hit ten inactive mine laying boats near the Strait of Hormuz according to President Trump. This as Iran’s chokehold of the straight is becoming more dire by the day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

. 1h 29min

Trump Speaks As U.S. Launches New Strikes On Iran

President Trump holds a news conference as the war on Iran enters its second week with no clear end in sight. Plus, it seems increasingly probable the United States killed at least 192 students and teachers at an Iranian school. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi ... Show more

. 1h 40min

New Imagery Suggests U.S. Responsible For Iran School Strike

The United States and Israeli war against Iran has already seen the deaths of at least 1,200 Iranians which includes dozens of grade school girls, 6 U.S. service members, and 10 Israeli citizens. Plus, the DOJ releases FBI interviews related to Trump sex abuse allegations. Learn ... Show more

. 1h 29min

Hegseth: Firepower Over Iran About To Surge Dramatically

President Trump fired Homeland Secretary Kristi Noem after her two heated hearings this week that made him angry, sources say. Plus, updates on the United States war on Iran. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

. 1h 41min