This episode of The Intelligence covers two main stories: escalating tensions between Israel and Iran following Israel's "Operation Rising Lion" attack on Iranian nuclear facilities and military leaders, and the looming hurricane season in America amidst concerns about climate change and the Trump administration's cuts to disaster preparedness agencies like FEMA and NOAA. The first segment features an interview with The Economist's Israel correspondent, Anshul Pfeffer, who details the scope of the Israeli attack, Iran's response, and the potential implications for the region and the US. The second segment discusses the increasing intensity and unpredictability of hurricanes, the role of climate change, and the impact of reduced federal support for disaster response, featuring insights from senior editors Oliver Morton and environment editor Rachel Dobbs. Finally, the episode touches on the upcoming FIFA Club World Cup in America, questioning its potential impact on global football dynamics and the dominance of European clubs.
