What can we learn from past conflicts in Libya, Syria and Iraq. And what can that tell us about how the latest conflict in Iran could, end quote. History does not predict the fate of the Islamic Republic.Sir Lawrence Freedman writes this in this week's forecast newsletter. But history, he says, does issue warnings. Lawrence is emeritus professor at war studies at King's College London with a substack called Comment is Freed and he joins us now.Sir Lawrence, thank you very much for being here. I want to star ...

The situation with Iran is moving along very rapidly. It's doing very well. Our military is unsurpassed.There's never been anything like it. Nobody's ever seen anything like it. They really are a a nation of terror and hate. And they're paying a big price right now.Let's get more from Bloomberg's Jomana Bercetche in Dubai. Iran's new supreme leader clearly aware of how much leverage he has with the Strait of Hormuz. It's probably his best card in a way.Yes. Well, we are entering into day 14 of the Iran war. ...

Group 1: Israeli Military Strategy and Regional Dynamics - Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu emphasizes the need to prevent Iran from relocating its nuclear and ballistic missile programs into deep underground facilities, which would render them immune to strikes [2] - Netanyahu highlights unprecedented coordination with the United States, indicating that Israel is becoming a regional and global power while dealing significant blows to Iranian forces [3] - The Iranian Revolutionary Guard (IRGC) threatens to retaliate against any attacks on its energy infrastructure, warning of potential disruptions to oil and gas facilities across the Middle East, which could push prices to $200 per barrel [9] Group 2: Economic Implications and U.S. Policy Responses - President Trump pressures the Federal Reserve to cut interest rates immediately, reflecting concerns over the economic impact of the conflict, with military costs for the first week estimated at $11.3 billion [5] - U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent announces that the U.S. Navy will escort commercial vessels in the Gulf once air superiority is established, indicating a proactive approach to maritime security [6] - The U.S. Department of Energy reveals a $1.9 billion investment in grid infrastructure aimed at stabilizing electricity costs for American households, with utility companies expected to participate in these projects [7]

Welcome to Meet the Press Now. I'm Kristen Welker in Washington. President Trump hit the road today, visiting Ohio and Kentucky to tout his economic agenda. He's set to deliver remarks this hour, but it of course comes as the administration is trying to contain the economic fallout from the war with Iran. With fuel prices rising and growing concerns about safety in the Straight of Hormuz, a vital shipping lane that borders Iran, oil prices moved higher once again today. They're now up roughly 30% since the ...

Well, an An Internet blackout has made it nearly impossible for information to g in or out of Iran. MSNOW spoke with one Iranian broadcaster who is still trying, though, using YouTube to send messages to Iran every day from his home in Jerusalem. MS Now's Ineste La Coutera joins us after talking to him.What are you hearing from broadcasters who are trying to still tell stories to report during this this war. Hey, Chris, yeah, so of course we know that Israel and the U .S. have been calling for regime change ...

Now for the latest on Capitol Hill, speaking of Texas, >> Iran, energy prices, and so much more. We got Senator Ted Cruz of Texas. He of course is the chair of the Commerce Committee.Uh good morning to you. >> I'll start with just the the biggest question in terms of how we think the situation Iran ends. There was a little bit of confusion I think yesterday especially in the markets uh based on sort of what was happening to the price of oil and then the president coming out saying this whole thing uh was ma ...

RT Zachary Foster (@_ZachFoster)- Declare war on Iran- war is 2-4 days- Call for regime change- Call for people to rise up- Kill Supreme Leader- Bomb schoolgirls- Shatter gulf monarchies- War is 2-4 weeks- Destabilize Bahrain- Spend $1B/day- Kill 1,332+ people in Iranian- Get US troops killed- War could last until September- Replace patient khamenei w hardliner khamenei- Global economic meltdown imminent- Flirt w ground invasion w Kurds- Pour cancerous toxins over 10M people- Analysts predicting nuclear war ...

RT Zachary Foster (@_ZachFoster)- Declare war on Iran- war is 2-4 days- Call for regime change- Call for people to rise up- Kill Supreme Leader- Bomb schoolgirls- Shatter gulf monarchies- War is 2-4 weeks- Destabilize Bahrain- Spend $1B/day- Kill 1,332+ people in Iranian- Get US troops killed- War could last until September- Replace patient khamenei w hardliner khamenei- Global economic meltdown imminent- Flirt w ground invasion w Kurds- Pour cancerous toxins over 10M people- Analysts predicting nuclear war ...

Core Viewpoint - The country possesses one of the largest oil industries globally but has faced significant constraints due to international sanctions [1] Industry Summary - The oil industry is among the largest in the world, indicating substantial potential for production and export [1] - International sanctions have severely limited the growth and operational capabilities of the oil sector, impacting overall industry performance [1]

When President Trump voiced hope last weekend that the air war he was unleashing against Iran would topple the country’s regime, he was making a bet against history https://t.co/zZqXY3MzCC ...