Nightline: War with Iran

U.S. Marines boarding amphibious ships and 2,200 troops headed to the Middle East amid rising tensions. Intense debate over whether ground forces will be committed and possible mission options. Reports on strikes, oil market ripple effects, and Iran’s defiant messaging. Sophisticated drone swarms invading airspace over a major military base raise serious security alarms.

Reza Farahan, reality TV star and author who champions Middle Eastern and LGBTQ+ visibility, shares his life as an Iranian refugee and multiethnic identity. He talks about using television to challenge stereotypes and support queer Persian youth. The conversation also touches on recent combat reports over Iran and regional strikes affecting energy and global gas prices.

Capitol Hill drama as a prominent lawmaker faces tough questioning and intelligence claims come under scrutiny. Intensifying airstrikes and strikes on a major gas field spark massive fires. Missiles and drones are intercepted across the region while efforts aim to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Energy markets react with oil and gas surging amid mounting military clashes.

Political fractures within MAGA over the Iran war are explored through outspoken conservative voices. A longtime supporter’s shifting stance on jobs and prices is revisited. Coverage covers Day 18 battlefield developments and notable casualties. A top U.S. counterterrorism official resigns, citing disagreement with the war’s rationale and external pressures.

Coverage of escalating attacks around the Strait of Hormuz and why control of that chokepoint matters for global trade. Reports on military strikes, troop casualties, and diplomatic pressure to secure shipping lanes. Analysis of supply chain risks with possible disruptions to oil, fertilizer, energy and semiconductors.

Coverage of a U.S. refueling jet crash that killed six service members and the ensuing investigation. Discussion of U.S. troop deployments and a high-value bounty on Iran's new leader. Reports on shipping attacks, oil market disruption, and sanctions shifts. Exploration of a synagogue vehicle attack linked to regional strikes and a university shooting with alleged ISIS ties.

The latest in Iran with the supreme leader sending a message for the first time as more ships come under attack in the Persian Gulf. Plus, increasing tensions in the US after a shocking incident outside of a synagogue in Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We hear from the voices within Iran. Residents cheering in the street over the death of the Ayatollah, while some others are hesitant to share in the revelry. Plus, the FBI warning of a potential drone attack on the west coast of the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On Day 11 of the war with Iran and attacks intensify with the US and Israel escalating their bombing. And an Ipsos poll revealing that Americans are unsure about the war and the reasons behind it. At home, the pain at the pump grows as the national average hits above $5 a gallon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the war intensifies, Iran selects a new supreme leader. And a warning from President Trump A new video shows a bombing at an elementary school in Iran. And domestic terrorism? Shocking images as an explosive device was allegedly thrown outside Mayor Zohran Mamdani's residence in NYC during protests. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices