The White House says United States and Israeli forces are close to achieving control of Iranian airspace, describing their military objectives as attainable within four to six weeks. President Donald Trump's press secretary said Iran would be left in a position of unconditional surrender once those goals are met, though no specific details were provided about the strategy.

The podcast features accounts from Iranians describing daily life during wartime, as well as Lebanese civilians sheltering on the beach in Beirut while Hezbollah faces attacks from Israel. It also examines the broader economic consequences of the conflict across the region.

In other developments, President Trump has suggested that Cuba could be a future target after United States troops removed Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro from power. Meanwhile, thousands of mourners, including three former United States presidents, gathered to honor civil rights leader Jesse Jackson at a memorial service.