About this episode

The episode discusses the collapse of the US-Iran ceasefire, Hamas dissolving its government in Gaza, and the ongoing conflict in Sudan, among other international news topics.

Danny and Derek’s FIFA officiating careers have been tragically cut short since Javier Milei’s checks started bouncing. In this week’s news: the NATO summit ends on a high note (4:46); in Iran, new fighting erupts as Trump declares the end of the ceasefire (11:59), plus estimates of the war’s cost increase (16:45); in Gaza, Hamas dissolves its government (18:15) as the Board of Peace prepares a “humanitarian zone” (20:29); Trump appears ready to sell Turkey F-35s (23:40); Syria is officially removed from the state sponsors of terrorism list (27:54); in Sudan, civilians flee fighting in El Obeid (29:32); rebels coordinate a new joint offensive in Mali (32:59); the U.S. licenses domestic Patriot missile production in Ukraine (34:17); Roberto Sanchez concedes the Peruvian presidential election (38:07); Colombia’s presidential transition breaks down (39:01); and the U.S. drops the “Indo-Pacific” construct (40:07), prompting strategic discussions on the future of America’s position in the Pacific (43:25). Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy

People in this episode

Hosts: Danny, Derek

Topics covered

• US-Iran relations
• Middle East conflict
• Gaza governance
• Sudan conflict
• International relations
• Military sales
• Global politics

Keywords

• US-Iran ceasefire
• Hamas
• Gaza
• Sudan
• NATO summit
• Trump
• military sales
• international relations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: NATO, Hamas

Places: Iran, Gaza, Turkey, Syria, Sudan, El Obeid, Mali, Ukraine, Peru, Colombia

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