It is day 158 of the second Trump administration. Earlier today, senators finally got their first classified briefing on Donald Trump's Iran strikes from White House leaders, including Pete Hegth and Marco Rubio. At a news conference, the defense secretary praised the strikes while repeatedly attacking the media for reporting on an early intelligence report.An NBC News reports that the White House is now planning to limit intelligence sharing. This is important. Please pay attention.Limit intelligence shari ...

Meanwhile, President Trump announcing a ceasefire between Israel and Iran, but Israel uh accusing Iran and not just accusing it, but looks like it already has happened now of now violating it already. Israel's defense minister saying he ordered his country's military to respond forcefully. Joining us right now, Palanteer Technologies head of defense Mike Gallagher, former congressman of Wisconsin.Good morning to you. I think we're all trying to understand uh whether we really have a ceasefire in place. I th ...

Megan, thank you very much. For more on the Middle East tensions rising, let's bring in Michael O'Hanland, director of foreign policy research at the Brookings Institution. All right, we have the markets right now sort of shrugging off the threat that is emerging in the Middle East.Uh, what would you say at this hour is the biggest concern. Michael, greetings. Well, on the up down of whether to feel relatively hopeful, I would agree with the markets.But on the spiking the football in the end zone up 300 poi ...

Nuclear Program Status - US strikes reportedly damaged Iran's declared nuclear sites, including the uranium enrichment facility at Fordo [1][2] - The strikes have disrupted Iran's ability to produce new uranium at inspected facilities [3] - Approximately 9,000 kg of enriched uranium is unaccounted for, including 400 kg nearing weapons-grade levels [3] International Oversight - International inspectors have been unable to monitor Iran's enriched uranium stockpile for over a week [4] - There are concerns that the missing uranium could be moved to a clandestine site for further enrichment [4]

Geopolitical Events & Potential Impact - US military conducted precision strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities at Fordo, Natanz, and Esfahan [1] - The State Department urges increased caution to US citizens abroad due to potential Iranian retaliation [1] - US and its allies are calling for talks to resume over Iran's nuclear program [2] - President Trump suggests potential regime change in Iran if the current regime fails [4] - Iran's parliament voted to close the Strait of Hormuz, which could significantly impact oil markets [9] US Response & Military Posture - The US maintains the operation aimed to destroy Iran's nuclear program and ambitions [3] - The US claims to have significantly delayed Iran's nuclear weapon ambitions, but Iran still holds enriched uranium [6] - The White House claims proactive measures to protect troops, including personnel removal from Iraq [7] - Over 40,000 US troops are deployed in the Middle East, heightening risk [8] Iranian Considerations & Potential Response - Iranian officials state talks cannot resume unless strikes stop [3] - Bloomberg analysts indicate Iran might temper its response due to a weak economy, domestic discontent, and lack of strong allied support [8] Assessment & Monitoring - It will take a long time to fully assess the damage from the strikes by US officials and the International Atomic Energy Agency [5]

Well, as you noted, it's a waiting game. The Israelis aren't waiting, nor the Iranians. The exchange of fire, Israeli air strikes and Iranian missiles continues, arguably.However, the Iranian attacks do appear to be tapering off, according to an interview. In an interview he gave yesterday, the Israeli Prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, attributed this to Israel's shift, a shift by the Israeli military to targeting launch systems for those missiles. He argued that the launchers are actually more important ...

Iran Nuclear Deal & US Policy - The US president faces a critical decision regarding Iran, potentially involving military force [2] - A proposed approach involves offering Iran a final opportunity for a deal with demanding nuclear concessions in exchange for sanctions relief [2] - The deal aims to prevent Iran from becoming a nuclear threat while allowing the current regime to remain in power [3] - Using force to diminish Iran's nuclear program is presented as a realistic option if a deal cannot be reached [3] Regime Change in Iran - Regime change is described as a "wish" rather than a viable strategy, and military force cannot confidently achieve it [6][8] - There is no organized opposition within Iran, making the outcome of regime change uncertain [6] - Regime change is considered less likely if an outcome, especially one with economic benefits, is reached with Iran [5] - Focusing on dismantling Iran's nuclear capabilities is a more legitimate and potentially achievable option than pursuing regime change [9]

we're in heaven. >> President Trump reportedly weighing military action in Iran. Iran has said it will hit back against U.S. Bases overnight.That country launching dozens of drone strikes inside of Israel. And Israel's air force bombed several targets in Iran. Is an Israeli expert on Iran, a former Mossad analyst and former head of the Iran desk at Israel's National Security Council.She's now with the think tank Institute for National Security Studies. And it's good to see you, Seema. Can you just map out w ...

Geopolitical Strategy & Objectives - Israel's strategy is not de-escalation, but a conclusive end to the Iranian nuclear and missile programs, potentially through military force [1][2][3] - Israel seeks the dismantling of Iran's regional connections, especially with groups on its borders [3] - Israel has little patience for talks without a conclusive deal [3] US Involvement & Intelligence - US intelligence assesses Iran is years away from a nuclear weapon [4] - Potential US officials are getting involved in conversations with Iranian counterparts [4] Domestic Support in Israel - Strong 70% support among Israelis for the current conflict [5] - A weak point is whether Israel can tackle Iran's nuclear programs alone without US support [5] - Domestic support could wane if casualties reach thousands, with a third considering it not worth the cost [6]

NBC's Kier Simmons joins us from Dubai with the very latest this hour. Hi Kier. Hey Kelly.I'm told by a senior Gulf diplomat that those reports that the Iranians are reaching out to try and see if it's possible to negotiate are true. Now, of course, the question here is about what kind of negotiations the Iranians are are really interested in because the Israelis are signaling still today that they have no interest in negotiating anything other than uh the complete removal of Iran's nuclear program, civil o ...