Erin Burnett OutFront

Colonel Cedric Layton, a former military officer and analyst, explains operational details and risks of possible ground and special-forces missions. He breaks down how a Marine Expeditionary Unit might operate. He describes the challenges of raids on hardened sites like Isfahan and how cluster munitions and air defenses complicate regional military plans.

Colonel Cedric Layton, retired military officer and analyst, explains strategic strikes and operational choices around Karg Island. He breaks down what was targeted and why, maps how a seizure might unfold, and discusses allied reluctance and regional escalation. Short, sharp analysis of military moves and their wider consequences.

2,500 US Marines are now being sent the Middle East as President Trump said America’s objective to end the war may be different to Israel’s. Plus, Trump’s case against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell was dealt a crushing blow in court.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States military just announced an Air Force refueling plane has crashed in western Iraq. There are more strikes tonight including massive blasts inside Tehran. Plus, the FBI is investigating two attacks in the United States.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Israel’s assault on Lebanon has displaced more than 600,000 people and killed more than 400, according to Lebanese President Joseph Aoun. Plus, Israel is bracing for major attacks from Iran tonight as multiple tankers burn in the Persian Gulf all while President Trump declares victory. What is he basing this on? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A dangerous showdown in the Strait of Hormuz tonight as sources tell CNN that Iran is now placing mines in the vital waterway while the US claims it has now taken out 16 mine layers.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump says the United States won’t relent until the enemy is defeated hours after claiming the war very complete. Plus, CNN is learning the US administration is weighing a plan to send US special forces into Iran to retrieve enriched uranium. Also, a CNN investigation looks at the newest evidence that suggests the US was behind the deadly strike on a an Iranian girl’s school.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The United States and Israel step up attacks in their war against Iran and also Lebanon as the United Nations gives a dire warning.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cryptic and chilling messages from Israel as a massive fireball is seen in Tel Aviv in what appears to be a direct hit. This as Iran claims to have launched cluster munitions at Israel and President Trump now claims Iran is ready to talk.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The war is expanding and intensifying this hour and a United States official says the US will start striking progressively deeper into Iran. Erin speaks with an Iranian-American journalist who is reporting from inside Iran from a devastated Tehran.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices