Trump vows to hit Iran ‘hard’ despite US military war warning
About this episode
The episode discusses recent military actions between the US and Iran, Trump's response, and the implications for US foreign policy.
For the first time in over a month, fighting has erupted in the Strait of Hormuz after US forces struck Iranian sea mine-equipped rocket launchers on Larak Island. Iran retaliated by targeting US bases in Jordan, prompting Donald Trump to vow to hit Iran “hard”. On today's episode of Iran: The Latest, Venetia Rainey and Roland Oliphant unpack the details of the violence and why Trump has posted an AI video of an attack on Kharg Island. They also discuss why President Masoud Pezeshkian is calling for a return to the Memorandum of Understanding peace deal amid growing pressure on Iran’s economy from the US blockade. Plus, a leaked report shows top military commanders have warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that the war is unsustainable, as US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll abruptly resigns amid growing chaos in the Pentagon. Picture credit: Trump / Truth Social - note, this image was AI generated Highlights Trump threatens Iran oil hub after US Jordan base attacked US military warns war unsustainable amid growing Pentagon chaos CONTRIBUTORS: Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs…
People in this episode
Hosts: Venetia Rainey, Roland Oliphant
Topics covered
- US-Iran relations
- military conflict
- political commentary
- Trump's foreign policy
- Middle East tensions
- US military strategy
Keywords
- Trump
- Iran
- US military
- Strait of Hormuz
- Pentagon chaos
- Masoud Pezeshkian
- AI video
- Jordan
- Kharg Island
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: US Army, Pentagon, Truth Social
Places: Iran, Jordan, Strait of Hormuz, Larak Island, Kharg Island
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