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Vance, Rogan Debate Iran Policy, Israel Influence

Vice President JD Vance used Joe Rogan's podcast to defend a pragmatic Iran policy, describing Iran as split between pragmatists and hardliners and arguing that the Memorandum of Understanding helped shift leverage, while acknowledging the path will remain messy. He pushed back on claims of foreign influence from Qatar or Israel, aligned with President Trump’s agenda, and cautioned against religious rhetoric or divine mandates around war decisions.

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Eight Drones Shot Down Over Erbil, Iraq

Drones targeting Erbil and U.S. facilities in the Kurdistan Region were largely intercepted with no casualties: eight explosive drones were shot down over Erbil, and a separate Shahed 136 attack breached near Erbil International Airport, prompting security responses. Additionally, drones were reported near the U.S. Consulate in Erbil, with several intercepted and no injuries confirmed.

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