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0:00Here's more news from across the U.K. for February 28th, brought to you by NordVPN, fast, reliable online privacy. Links in the episode description. The United States and Israel have launched joint air strikes on Iran, marking a major escalation aimed at toppling the regime in Tehran. President Trump delivered an eight-minute recorded address shortly after the first bombs fell, urging Iran's revolutionary guard to surrender, calling on their Iranian people to rise up against their leaders. He made it clear the goal is to dismantle the country's military, including its missiles and navy, to pave the way for opposition forces. This operation comes right after weeks of talks between the U.S. and Iran, on limiting uranium enrichment, which now appeared doomed. Israel coordinated closely, with Prime Minister Netanyahu stating the strikes target the threat from Iran's leadership. Trump had massed the largest U.S. naval force in the Middle East since 2003, positioning it amid those diplomatic efforts. Reactions in Washington highlight deep divisions, with Congress largely sidelined, despite its

1:04constitutional role in war decisions. Only a handful of leaders got briefings hours before, and many Democrats say no strong case was made for action now. Public support for another Middle East conflict sits at just about one quarter, while Trump's recent push for peace initiatives, including a new. Global board now looks undercut by this move. Its warn Iran could hit back hard using missiles, drones, and naval weapons against U.S. ships in the Gulf or Strait of Hormuz. Allies like the Houthis and Hezbollah might join in, and war games suggest heavy losses, including sunk warships. No ground invasion is planned, but Trump acknowledged possible American casualties. As the strikes continue without full buy-in from allies or the public, the big question is whether aerial power alone can force regime change or if. This gamble risks a wider war, pulling in more players across the region. This gamble risks a wider war, pulling in more players across the region. This gamble risks a wider war, pulling in more players across the region. This gamble risks a wider war, pulling in more players across the region. This gamble risks a wider war, pulling in more players across the region. This gamble risks a wider war, pulling in more players across the region. This gamble risks a wider war, pulling in more players across the region.

2:04This gamble risks a wider war, pulling in more players across the region. This gamble risks a wider war, pulling in more players across the region.