Israel and the US weigh fresh Iran strikes as the Houthi siege deepens

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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu instructed his military to plan a multi-day bombing campaign targeting Iranian nuclear facilities and power grids, as talks with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth signal preparation for joint military action against Iran. On today’s episode of Iran: the Latest, Roland Oliphant speaks with global health security editor Paul Nuki about Netanyahu’s vow to dismantle the Iranian regime, the political calculations behind Trump delaying military action until after the midterms, and whether an Israeli election could derail Netanyahu’s foreign policy plans. They examine the domestic atmosphere in Israel and consider the key factors that will decide the vote in next week's election. Plus, how IRGC threats against undersea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz threaten global commerce, and how Houthi missile strikes are driving Saudi Arabia toward economic breaking point. Highlights • Netanyahu’s multi-day bombing campaign against Iran revealed • The key factors that will decide next week’s Israeli general election • IRGC target subsea internet cables in the Strait of Hormuz CONTRIBUTORS: Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign aff