Laura Coates Live

President Donald Trump said the war is “not finished yet” and the US has “another 3,554” targets left to hit. Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the US can achieve its objectives “without any ground troops” and that the war could end in weeks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump has insisted that it’s up to Iranian leaders to convince him to halt the war, saying he doesn’t care about making a deal. Iranian state media has said the regime has “complete doubt” about Washington’s willingness to negotiate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A key group of House Republicans are growing increasingly wary of the US war with Iran after a briefing with Department of Defense officials on Wednesday left some unsatisfied with what they were told about the objectives and length of the war effort. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President Donald Trump said that Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio are leading negotiations with Iran, expressing optimism that a deal is in sight. An Iranian source told CNN that Tehran is willing to listen to “sustainable” proposals to end the war. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iran’s foreign ministry said there was “no dialogue” between Tehran and Washington, according to state affiliated media. Separately, the semi-official Fars News Agency, citing what it described as informed Iranian sources, said plans are being prepared for potential actions targeting Tel Aviv and some regional allies of the US and Israel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The US removes sanctions on 140 million barrels of Iranian oil as Trump seeks to lower gas prices. Plus, thousands more troops are heading to the Middle East.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Amini, stand-up comic of Iranian descent who uses humor to spotlight Iranian protesters and human rights. Col. Cedric Layton, retired USAF colonel and military analyst who breaks down strategy and logistics. They discuss Iran striking regional refineries and the resulting U.S. pump price spike. They debate the Pentagon’s $200B funding push and risks of wider regional escalation.

Officials including Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard, CIA Director John Ratcliffe and FBI Director Kash Patel testified in front of the Senate Intelligence Committee, where they were pressed on the administration’s often-confusing and contradictory claims about the Iran war and the underlying intelligence. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robert Pape, University of Chicago political science professor and expert on air power and escalation dynamics. He discusses risks of tactical strikes turning into strategic setbacks. He warns against a ground invasion and explains the ‘escalation trap.’ Short, sharp analysis of how military moves can strengthen adversaries and complicate politics.

The European Union decided against expanding its naval operations around the Strait of Hormuz despite President Donald Trump’s criticism of allies for not supporting the US in securing the vital waterway. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices