The Morning Meeting Israel Methodically Picks Off Iran's Leaders One by One; Tulsi Gabbard Faces Tough Questions on War
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Mar 18, 2026 A fast-paced rundown of Iran-related strikes and reports of targeted killings. A heated preview of testimony and tough political questioning. Breakdowns of Senate maneuvers, TSA line worries, and shutdown drama. Market moves, inflation signals, and concerns about AI and stagflation. State politics and high-stakes primary dynamics round out the conversation.
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Israel's Targeted Strikes Aim To Create Leadership Vacuum
- Israel appears to be conducting targeted strikes against Iranian leaders to create a leadership vacuum and degrade Iran's operational capacity.
- Larry O'Connor noted successive assassinations and argued the vacuum could discourage successors and pressure Iran toward negotiation or collapse of coordination.
Opening The Strait Likely Starts With Military Degradation
- The hosts see no clear diplomatic coalition to reopen the Strait of Hormuz and suspect short-term military steps to degrade Iranian maritime and drone capabilities.
- Melissa DeRosa emphasized messaging gaps; Mark Halperin suggested kinetic degradation of Iran's naval/drone capacity is the immediate plan.
Plan For Oil Price Ripples Into Inflation And Politics
- Prepare for economic strain from higher oil: expect ripple inflation in food, plastics, and consumer prices that will affect midterms.
- Melissa warned higher oil can trigger broader inflation and AI-related job shifts that worsen economic outlook over 6–12 months.