Trump escalates war with Iran after U.S. troops killed

About this episode

The episode discusses President Trump's escalating military actions against Iran and the implications for U.S. border security.

President Trump's expanding war against Iran - including a brand new blockade that could open up a new front in the war and trigger new oil shocks. Plus, Border Czar Tom Homan blames ICE shootings on failure to comply. Bobby Ghosh, Arash Azizi, Radley Balko, Tim O'Brien, and V Spehar all join Ayman Mohyeldin on the 11th Hour.

People in this episode

Host: Ayman Mohyeldin

Guests: Bobby Ghosh, Arash Azizi, Radley Balko, Tim O'Brien, V Spehar

Topics covered

• U.S.-Iran relations
• military conflict
• border security
• political commentary
• oil market impact

Keywords

• Trump
• Iran
• military
• border security
• oil shocks
• ICE
• blockade

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: ICE

Places: Iran

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