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Top counterterrorism official Joe Kent resigns from his post, breaking with the Trump administration over the Iran war and exposing deep internal divisions about the conflict. Meanwhile, Israeli strikes reportedly kill two senior security officials as Iranian leaders signal they’ve been ignoring backchannel outreach from U.S. envoy Steve Witkoff, suggesting diplomacy is stalled.

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Trump and Hegseth insist that the United States have already won the ongoing Iran war. Meanwhile, Trump begs other countries to help the U.S. secure the Strait of Hormuz. Trump admits that the Iran War is great for our “very good allies” in the Middle East.

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A U.S. military refueling plane crashes in Iraq, with six service members killed as tensions tied to the Iran conflict continue to ripple across the region. Donald Trump faces criticism for misleading claims about the war while also issuing a 30-day sanctions waiver allowing the purchase of Russian oil at sea.

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U.S. intelligence reportedly concludes Iran’s government is not at risk of collapse despite the escalating conflict, undercutting claims of imminent regime change. Senator Ted Cruz warns the threat of a terrorist attack is now higher—after previously insisting America was “much, much safer” following the Ayatollah’s killing.

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Donald Trump declares the Iran war is “nearly won,” even as Israeli leaders signal the conflict may continue and a preliminary inquiry finds the U.S. likely responsible for a strike that hit a school in Iran. The widening war is also triggering a global fertilizer crisis, threatening food supplies as sanctions and disrupted shipping choke key inputs. Lt Col Daniel Davis joins the show.

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