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"Why Are We Going to War?": Former U.S. Middle East Officials Say Trump Has "No Clear Plan" on Iran
Former US diplomats and Pentagon officials reveal the Trump administration launched a war on Iran without a clear plan or legal basis, driven by shifting justifications and external pressure, escalating regional conflict and humanitarian crisis.
Special Report: U.S. & Israel Launch Unprovoked Attack on Iran, Risking Broader Regional War
The U.S. and Israel launched a joint, unprovoked attack on Iran, leading to immediate Iranian retaliation across the Middle East and raising critical questions about international law, war objectives, and regional stability.
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 26, 2026
This episode covers a rapid-fire series of global and domestic headlines, from escalating US-Iran tensions and the Cuban humanitarian crisis to Israeli actions in Gaza, the Epstein scandal's fallout, and controversial Trump administration policies.
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