The episode covers escalating U.S.-Iran tensions under President Trump, who has issued an ultimatum demanding Iran reopen the Strait of Hormuz by 8 p.m. Eastern time or face U.S. bombing of civilian infrastructure, including power plants and bridges. Such actions could constitute war c
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