Iran widens retaliatory attacks in Gulf countries

Tensions in the Middle East escalate as the US and Israel launch attacks on Iran, prompting retaliatory measures and threats to oil transit routes. The US embassy in Riyadh is hit by Iranian drones, and Americans in the Gulf are urged to leave. Marco Rubio justifies the US strikes as a preemptive measure against potential Iranian attacks on American forces following an Israeli action. JD Vance suggests the conflict won't be a prolonged engagement, while President Trump indicates a potentially longer operation. Meanwhile, the Iranian Red Crescent reports numerous casualties from the strikes, including a deadly incident at a school. The podcast also examines the release of videos of the Clinton's testimony regarding Jeffrey Epstein and Ethiopia's unveiling of its first unmanned police station. Additionally, a rediscovered Rembrandt artwork is confirmed by the Rijksmuseum.