Trump Defies Allies, Iran Tensions Escalate

0:00On this March 17th in Sydney, here's what is making headlines. President Donald Trump declared on social media that the United States does not need help from any allies in the fight against Iran. He specifically called out NATO countries, Australia, Japan, and South Korea, saying the relationship has been one-sided for too long. Trump boasted that American forces have already crushed much of Iran's military power. Here this week, on Tuesday morning, Trump emphasized that the U.S. stands as the world's strongest nation and never truly relied on outside support. Anyway, his comments came amid escalating tensions in the Middle East conflict. In a major fallout, Joe Ken, whom Trump appointed to head the National Counterterrorism Center, has stepped down. Ken said he could not back the war in good conscience, blaming pressure from Israel and his lobbyists for pulling the U.S. into the fight. His resignation highlights growing rifts within the administration. Meanwhile, Israel announced strikes that took out two top Iranian officials, including

1:04security chief Ali Larajani and the leader of a key domestic. Force, Golamareza, Soleimani. Iran has stayed silent so far with no official word on the claims. Iran's intelligence ministry revealed it seized hundreds of Starlink systems to cut off outside communications. Iran's remain high as the situation develops rapidly. Appreciation to our sponsor for backing this episode. No earbuds, no headbands, no awkward sleeping positions, just a pillow that plays your sound. S.O.L.I. SullyPillow.com