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What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
Live from NPR News in Washington, I'm Windsor Johnston.
What recent military actions have the US and Israel taken against Iran?
Members of Congress are reacting to the joint military strikes carried out by the United States and Israel against Iran. Democratic Senator Tim Kaine spoke to NPR's weekend edition this morning.
My first reaction when I heard the news early this morning was, has the United States learned nothing from 25 years of unproductive wars in the Middle East? Have we paid no attention to the fact that it essentially cost us lives and treasure to no avail? And why would we put our sons and daughters back into risk for no legitimate reason?
Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune is praising President Trump's decision, saying Iran's nuclear ambitions, expanding missile program, and support for militant groups pose a clear threat to U.S.
What are the implications of President Trump's remarks on Iran?
forces and allies in the region. During his video address announcing airstrikes, President Trump hinted at regime change in Iran, encouraging Iranians to seize control of their destiny and overthrow the government. NPR's Jackie Northam reports.
President Trump told Iranians that the hour of freedom is at hand.
How did Iran respond to the military strikes?
For now, take shelter from the U.S. bombs.
When we are finished, take over your government. It will be yours to take. This will be probably your only chance for generations.
Trump promised Iranians will have the backing of the U.S. 's overwhelming strength and devastating force.
What controversy arose from Jean-Luc Mélenchon's comments?
It's uncertain if Iranians will heed his call. Trump made similar promises during the widespread protests in Iran earlier this year, but didn't follow up with any action. At least 7,000 people died, according to human rights groups, after the Iranian regime launched a brutal crackdown.
Jackie Northam, NPR News. Iran's state broadcaster says Iranian missiles were launched at U.S. military targets in four Arab Gulf states. NPR's Aya Batraoui reports the move is in response to airstrikes carried out by Israel and the U.S. on Tehran.
The UAE's defense ministry says Iranian ballistic missiles targeted the country, which hosts U.S. troops. The UAE said an Asian migrant worker was killed from fallen debris when air defenses intercepted the missiles. Iran's state broadcaster, quoting the Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps, says the attack was aimed at the al-Dafra airbase in Abu Dhabi that hosts U.S. troops. The state broadcaster says Iran has also launched missiles at U.S. targets in Qatar, where the U.S. has thousands of troops at a sprawling airbase, and Bahrain, home to the U.S. Navy's Fifth Fleet. as well as at an airbase in Kuwait that hosts U.S. troops. No casualties were reported. Jordan, meanwhile, says it intercepted Iranian missiles targeting its territory.
What did Bill Clinton testify about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein?
Countries in the region are closing their airspace for commercial flights. Aya Batraoui, NPR News, Dubai.
The attacks on Iran hit a school, killing at least 53 young female students. That's according to Iran's state-run news agency. This is NPR. France's most prominent far-left leader sparked new accusations of anti-Semitism after mocking the pronunciation of the name Epstein during a political rally.
What were the reactions to Clinton's testimony from the House Oversight Committee?
NPR's Eleanor Beardsley reports his bizarre outburst comes ahead of municipal elections in France this month.
The Epstein affair. Oh, pardon me, I meant to say Epstein, said Jean-Luc Mélenchon. Epstein sounds more Russian, no? Should we say Einstein now? Condemnation and outrage from across the political spectrum was immediate. Insinuating that the pronunciation of Jeffrey Epstein's name is being manipulated is a conspiracy theory with real anti-Semitic overtones, said the president of one of France's major Jewish groups. In recent years, Mélenchon's rhetoric has alienated the mainstream left. but this time he seems to have gone too far. Eleanor Beardsley, Empire News, Paris.
Former President Bill Clinton testified before a House panel in New York on Friday about his past relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. In a closed-door deposition, Clinton told the committee he did nothing wrong and had long-ended contact with Epstein before his 2008 guilty plea.
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Chapters
7 chapters
1
What is the main topic discussed in this episode?
0:00–0:04
2
What recent military actions have the US and Israel taken against Iran?
0:04–0:53
3
What are the implications of President Trump's remarks on Iran?
0:53–1:14
4
How did Iran respond to the military strikes?
1:14–1:33
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What controversy arose from Jean-Luc Mélenchon's comments?
1:33–2:44
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What did Bill Clinton testify about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein?
2:44–3:11
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What were the reactions to Clinton's testimony from the House Oversight Committee?
3:11–4:38