Trump Says US Sank 9 Iranian Naval Ships, Americans Killed, More
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Hello, I'm Stephen Carroll. I'm in Brussels, where many of Europe's biggest decisions get made. And I'm Caroline Hepke in London. We're the hosts of the Bloomberg Daybreak Europe podcast. We're up early every weekday, keeping an eye on what's happening across Europe and around the world. We do it early so the news is fresh, not recycled, and so you know what actually matters as the day gets going. From Brussels, I'm following the politics, policy and the people shaping the European Union right now. And from London, I'm looking at what all that means for markets, money and the wider economy. We've got reporters across Europe and around the globe feeding in as stories break. So whether it's geopolitics, energy, tech or markets, you're hearing it while it happens.
It's smart, calm and to the point. And it fits into your morning. You can find new episodes of the Bloomberg Daybreak Europe podcast by 7 a.m. in Dublin or 8 a.m. in Brussels, Berlin and Paris. On Apple, Spotify, YouTube or wherever you get your podcasts. News when you want it with Bloomberg News Now. I'm Monica Ricks. President Trump says U.S. attacks on Iran have now destroyed nine Iranian naval ships and most of Iran's naval headquarters. The president posted the update on True Social, adding, we are going after the rest. This comes as the Defense Department confirms three US service members have been killed in action and five are seriously injured as a result of attacks on Iran this weekend. US Central Command posting the update to X but didn't give too many details, including where they were killed.
We know several others with minor shrapnel injuries and concussions are in the process of returning to duty. Meantime, key members of Congress are expected to be briefed on the operation. Bloomberg Balance of Power host Joe Matthews says it comes as some lawmakers push for a war powers vote this week to curb the president's authority on future action without congressional approval.
I just wonder how quickly lawmakers could get back to town if leadership decides to do that because that's the democratic demand is that everyone reassemble and get a vote. Which could have happened this week, by the way. There was already a move in that direction as we discussed yesterday. But two New Yorkers, Gregory Meeks and Chuck Schumer, want it done now. And I'll be very curious to see what happens with the timing here as we learn more about the window of opportunity that presented itself for this raid.
Bloomberg's Joe Matthew on Bloomberg this weekend, and he's talking about reporting there from The New York Times that said the CIA helped pinpoint a gathering of Iranian leaders ahead of Israel's attack on Iran. Iran has formed a council now to govern while picking a new leader to succeed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei following his death yesterday. But Iran's foreign minister, Abbas Arachi, talked to ABC today and says besides leadership, nothing's changed.
Times are already announced. But another fact is that nothing has changed in our, you know, military capability.
He says Iran has every right to defend itself. Here at home, demonstrators called for a different regime change. Hundreds carried signs and chanted anti-war messages in Times Square in New York City, opposing U.S. strikes in Iran. Laian Fulhan was one of them and says President Trump needs to focus on domestic issues.
What we need is health care. We need ICE to stop assassinating people and stop ripping families apart. We need housing. We need education. We don't need another war.
NYPD watched from the sidelines, but no arrests were made. The United Arab Emirates says its two key markets will be closed tomorrow and Tuesday to avoid a possible meltdown. That's the Abu Dhabi Securities Exchange and Dubai Financial Market. The Gulf country has been repeatedly hit by Iran while retaliating against U.S.-Israeli airstrikes. Oil markets could also see some significant changes. Bloomberg's Mike McGlone.
Crude oil was already up 20% on the year. Brent's running near very good resistance, around $72 a barrel.
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Chapters
4 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–4:29
2
What recent actions did the US take against Iranian naval forces?
4:29–5:26
3
How many US service members were affected by the recent conflict?
5:26–7:29
4
What are lawmakers considering in response to the military actions in Iran?
7:29–10:03
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