Apple News Today As Trump weighs a strike on Iran, the Pentagon has a warning
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Feb 24, 2026 
Dhruv Khullar, physician and New Yorker writer on health, and Alex Ward, national security reporter for The Wall Street Journal, join to tackle high-stakes topics. They discuss military risks if strikes on Iran expand. They also explore rising GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and early research on addiction. Short takes on winter storms and regional violence round out the conversation.
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Pentagon Warns Large Strikes Carry High Risks
- General Dan Cain warned large strikes on Iran raise clear operational risks for U.S. forces and allies.
- Alex Ward explains risks: more American casualties, depleted munitions and air-defense missiles, and an overtaxed military force.
U.S. Demands Exceed Iran's Red Lines
- The administration's goals for pressure on Iran include limiting missile range, ending support for militias, and zero enrichment.
- Reuters reports Iran sees these as unacceptable, calling its nuclear program a sovereign right while facing domestic protests and economic collapse.
Paramount's Higher Bid Triggers DOJ Review
- Paramount submitted a higher offer to Warner Brothers to derail Netflix's takeover, prompting a potential four-day response window for Netflix.
- Dominic Patten notes the DOJ opened an antitrust probe and filmmakers like James Cameron warned it could harm theatrical releases.