Julian, you've been able to confirm a report that appeared fir in The Washington Post saying U .S. intelligence agency concluded before the war that even a large-scale attack on Iran is unlikely to deliver regime change. What more are you hearing about that intel report and how the president views it.Well, look, it's important to remember that intel report is a product of the National Intelligence Council, and sometimes that group is bringing in reports from across all the spy agencies. But in this case, th ...

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The president of the United States is kind of weighing in here this morning uh with his idea for how this war can end. So many questions throughout the week of how this all will end. Well, the president posting on social media earlier today uh a structured proposal, I guess you could call it. He says, "There will be no deal with Iran except unconditional surrender after that and the selection of a great and acceptable leader, parenthesis s. We and many of our wonderful and very brave allies and partners wil ...

Once again, I am Stephanie Ruhlep views his war in Iran as regime change. Today the president told multiple news outlets that he must be involved in picking Iran's next leader. Trump compared the situation to Venezuela and said he viewed the current front runner to lead Iran, the late Ayatollah's son, as unacceptable.Here's how he put it this afternoon at the White House. We also urge Iranian diplomats around the world to request asylum and to help us shape a new and better Iran with great potential. It's a ...

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Welcome to Meet the Press Now. I'm Kristen Welker and that was the closing bell on Wall Street on day six of the US war with Iran. Markets ending lower with the Dow at one point plunging more than,00 points but came back to close roughly down 800 points amid growing uncertainty and the price of oil surging again.It has now gone up roughly 20% since the war began less than a week ago. In just a few moments, we are expecting an update on the war from Defense Secretary Pete Haggath and the top US military comm ...

Iran launching a new wave of missiles at Israel today and Israel saying it began another wave of largecale strikes on tan and also struck Hezbollah command centers in Beirut. Uh meantime Abberan promising to respond to attacks by Iran on its territory and Saudi Arabia and Qatar saying that they had intercepted missiles and drones. Joining us right now is Council on Foreign Relations President Michael Froman.He served as US trade rep in the Obama administration. Uh let's let's start maybe at the question of ...

rising on day six of the U .S. and Israel's war against Iran, which is now expanding across the region. Today NATO shot down a missile that was headed for Turkey.Iran has been targeting countries that host American military facilities, and an air base in southern Turkey has U .S. Air Force presence. Of course, an attack on a NATO country could trigger the alliance's mutual defense clause and bring a lot more countries into this war.Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says an American submarine sank an Iranian wa ...

Core Viewpoint - The military operation initiated by the U.S. and Israel against Iran is expected to be short-lived, but experts warn that it could become prolonged if the Iranian regime demonstrates unexpected resilience [1][5][14]. Group 1: Military Operations and Objectives - The initial military strikes resulted in significant damage to Iran's military capabilities, including the death of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, but the aftermath is anticipated to be complex [3][5]. - The U.S. and Israel's objectives have evolved from solely targeting Iran's nuclear program to also addressing its ballistic missile capabilities and perceived threats to American public safety [9][10]. - Analysts suggest that a short and targeted military operation is feasible, but the duration will depend on the resilience of Iran's leadership and the U.S. administration's goals [17][19]. Group 2: Public Opinion and Political Implications - Public support for the military action is low, with only 25% of Americans in favor, leading to protests against the strikes [6][7][8]. - The U.S. administration is cautious about public sentiment, as prolonged military engagement could disrupt the economy and impact energy and stock markets [10][12]. - There is uncertainty regarding whether the U.S. aims for regime change in Iran, which could complicate the military strategy and public perception [13][16]. Group 3: Expert Opinions and Predictions - Experts express skepticism about a quick resolution, noting that Iran's extensive security apparatus makes a swift military victory challenging [14][19]. - Some analysts predict that the kinetic phase of the conflict could conclude within a few days, leading to discussions about potential settlements or agreements [19][21]. - The consensus among analysts is that Iran is likely to lose the conflict, but the timeline and nature of that loss remain uncertain [18][19].

WE'RE JOINED BY A JOURNALIST WHO HAS EXPERIENCED INJUSTICE AT THE HANDS OF THE IRANIAN REGIME PERSONALLY. JASON REZAIAN WAS THE WASHINGTON POST'S TEHRAN BUREAU CHIEF IN 2014 WHEN HE WAS WRONGFULLY DETAINED. HE WAS HELD FOR 544 DAYS IN IRAN'S MOST NOTORIOUS PRISON, WHERE HE WAS INTERROGATED AND SUBJECTED TO PSYCHOLOGICAL TORTURE.THESE IMAGES SHOW HIM AFTER RELEASE AS PART OF A PRISONER SWAP IN 2016. JASON JOINS US TONIGHT. NOW, JASON, YOU'RE A FRIEND OF TOP STORY'S, SO WE THANK YOU FOR HAVING YOU ON TONIGHT. ...