About this episode

The episode discusses the escalation of the Iran War and the deployment of more US fighter jets to the Mideast following recent hostilities and casualties.

More US fighter jets are headed to the Mideast, as President Trump weighs widening the war he began five months ago. That's after a dramatic ratcheting up of hostilities over the past few days and the deaths of three US service members, the first troops killed in action since March.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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