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6/8/26: Iran & Israel Exchange Fire, Trump Rage Quits Interview, Pentagon Warns Of Israeli Spying

June 8, 2026·1h 0m·6-min readconversationalnews
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Israel defied direct orders from President Trump not to retaliate against Iran, launching strikes inside Iran after Iran attacked Israel in response to Israeli actions in Lebanon. This escalation, coupled with new reporting on Israel’s aggressive U.S. spying operations, reveals a breakdow

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