Iran & U.S. Trade Shots, Iran Attacks UAE

About this episode

The episode discusses escalating tensions between Iran and the U.S., including military actions and political implications.

A new threat from Trump as the United States shoots down more Iranian boats and Iran attacks the United Arab Emirates. Plus, did taxpayer money help keep sexual harassment cases involving several members of Congress out of public eye? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Jake Tapper

Topics covered

• Iran
• U.S. relations
• military conflict
• politics
• sexual harassment
• Congress

Keywords

• Iran
• United States
• Trump
• UAE
• military
• Congress
• sexual harassment
• politics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: CNN Podcasts

Places: Iran, United States, United Arab Emirates

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