The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Panic as France Soldier is Killed in War
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Mar 13, 2026 Breaking news on a French soldier killed after Iranian strikes sparks tensions across the region. Reports of missing US crew from a KC-135 raise survival concerns. Discussion of widespread strikes, attacks on ships and tankers, and shifting Gulf security calculations. Criticism of official messaging, market moves on Russian oil sanctions, and political maneuvers amid the crisis.
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French Soldier Killed After Iranian Drone Strike
- Ben Meiselas reports a French soldier was killed after an Iranian drone attack wounded six French troops at a joint Peshmerga base in Makhmor, northern Iraq.
- The death highlights the widening, international consequences of the Trump administration's strikes on Iran and regional escalation.
Missing KC-135 Crew Raises Grave Concerns
- Meiselas flags concern about six American crew missing from a KC-135 refueling tanker after an incident over western Iraq.
- He emphasizes the low survivor odds on such tankers and criticizes lack of clear information from the Trump administration.
Strait Of Hormuz Miscalculation Exposed
- The podcast relays CNN reporting that planners underestimated Iran's willingness to close the Strait of Hormuz, miscalculating regional responses.
- Meiselas notes Iran and China have worked around closures and that multiple commercial ships have been struck during the crisis.