Trump Declares Early Victory, Lebanon Asks Israel To Talk, New York Protest Attack

The U.S. and Israeli war against Iran is examined, focusing on President Trump's conflicting statements about its objectives and potential end. Mara Eliasson analyzes Trump's remarks, noting his declaration of victory alongside continued military action, drawing parallels to the Venezuela model of leadership change without regime change. The discussion shifts to Iran's perspective, with the Iranian Revolutionary Guard vowing resistance and the Gulf states calling for negotiations amidst rising oil prices. The Lebanese president is seeking direct negotiations with Israel, a move complicated by Hezbollah's presence and continued Israeli military actions. Additionally, the podcast covers an alleged ISIS-inspired terror attack in New York City, where two teenagers are accused of deploying improvised explosive devices at an anti-Muslim protest.