Hegseth: Iran ‘Desperate’ and ‘Scrambling’

Iranian state media broadcasts what it claims to be a message from the country's new supreme leader -- his first since US-Israeli airstrikes killed his father ... Iran hits at least six ships as it ramps up its attacks in the Strait of Hormuz ... Israel's defense minister is now telling his military to prepare for expanding operations in Lebanon after Hezbollah launched strikes into northern Israel.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The crucial Strait of Hormuz, through which 20% of the world's oil passes, is under siege. Multiple ships have been struck while Iran tries to lay mines. Meanwhile, more attacks in Tehran reduce buildings to rubble, and Iran lists US tech companies operating in the region as potential targets.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Speaking to reporters this morning, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth says Iran's leaders are "desperate and scrambling.” Meanwhile, the US military central command releases a video showing three strikes on what it says were Iranian missile launchers. Plus: A top Iranian official issues a new threat to America.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Iran war enters its second week, oil tops $100/barrel, sending gas prices soaring. One station in California is now charging more than $8 a gallon. President Trump says it’s a “little glitch.” This, as thousands of Iranians take to the streets in support of their new supreme leader.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The combined military efforts of the US and Israel continue to ramp up as smoke rises over Iran's capital city following the heaviest night of strikes so far. New video shows aerial assaults leveling towns and villages. According to Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, "Think you've seen something? Just wait."    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In a first since the start of the war, an Iranian drone strikes an airport in Azerbaijan ... What we're learning this morning about the six brave US service members who died and how they're being remembered ... The US vows to strike deeper and deeper into Iraq.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As today's show begins, we've just heard Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth say the war against Iran is "just getting started" and lay out a plan to accelerate the operation. This, as US bases and assets are urged to "enhance vigilance and increase force protection measures. Meanwhile, the war widens, with the American diplomatic consulate in Dubai attacked, and Israel launching new strikes.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Americans in the Middle East are urged to leave the area immediately, senators on Capitol Hill are grilling DHS Secretary Kristi Noem about protecting the US against threats from Iran.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wolf and Pamela provide wall-to-wall coverage of the US/Israel war against Iraq. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First: As today's show begins, former President Bill Clinton is behind closed doors to answer questions before the House Oversight Committee investigating the Jeffrey Epstein case.  Plus: At any moment, NASA officials will hold a news conference on the Artemis 2 mission as it faces multiple setbacks.  And: The father of the Georgia school shooter takes the stand.    Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices