August 3rd, 2026: How Iran Secretly Planned the Next Phase of the War & Trump Hits Pause In Iran Strikes
The episode examines Iran's covert escalation during a fragile ceasefire, using proxy forces to pressure U.S. interests across the Middle East, while President Trump again halts military strikes citing a potential diplomatic breakthrough. Simultaneously, Ukraine faces a critical shortage
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