🎧 Iran, Israel, and the US—Context as the Conflict Heats Up

By Jacob Burg
Jacob Burg
Jacob Burg
Jacob Burg reports on national politics, aerospace, and aviation for The Epoch Times. He previously covered sports, regional politics, and breaking news for the Sarasota Herald Tribune.
, Sam Dorman
Sam Dorman
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Editor
Sam Dorman is an editor for The Epoch Times. You can follow him on X at @EpochofDorman.
, Nathan Worcester
Nathan Worcester
Nathan Worcester
Senior Reporter
Nathan Worcester is an award-winning journalist for The Epoch Times based in Washington, D.C. He frequently covers Capitol Hill, elections, and the ideas that shape our times. He has also written about energy and the environment. Nathan can be reached at nathan.worcester@epochtimes.us
and Ryan Morgan
Ryan Morgan
Ryan Morgan
Ryan Morgan is a reporter for The Epoch Times focusing on military and foreign affairs.
June 19, 2025Updated: July 1, 2025

Today’s guest, Epoch Times military and national security correspondent Ryan Morgan, breaks down the extent of U.S. participation in the Israel-Iran conflict and where it could go next.

Nathan explains the key issues that are dividing Republicans and MAGA supporters over Iran’s nuclear ambitions and U.S. involvement. 

Jacob zooms out and examines the previous policies that have fueled the conflict.

Over at the Supreme Court, Sam goes through this week’s major ruling on transgender procedures and its potential implications for lower courts.

 

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