image sourced from original article at Iran launched more than a dozen missiles and several drones at the United Arab Emirates, resuming attacks despite a fragile ceasefire reached last month. The escalation comes as the United States works to safeguard maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. Diplomatic correspondent Lazar Berman explains that President Donald Trump is reluctant to be drawn back into war, even as rising tensions could leave him with limited options.
In Lebanon, the parliament speaker aligned with Hezbollah said there can be no negotiations with Israel until the fighting in southern Lebanon comes to a complete halt. With negotiations involving Iran closely tied to the conflict on Israel’s northern border, Israel faces a complex diplomatic and military balancing act.
The program also examines the growing push for 'strategic independence' in Europe and Israel. European leaders reacted to Washington’s decision to withdraw thousands of troops from Germany by calling for greater self reliance in defense. Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has similarly emphasized expanding Israel’s domestic defense capabilities, signaling a broader shift toward national security autonomy among allies long dependent on American support.
