‘Unconditional surrender,’ US options in Iran and the Fed
Jun 18, 2025•12 min
Episode description
U.S. President Donald Trump considers his options, including
joining Israel in strikes against Iranian nuclear sites. And the Fed keeps rates steady as it seeks more certainty on U.S. tariff policy.
*The episode has been updated with the latest news on the Fed's decision, and Iran's Supreme Leader rejecting Trump's demand to surrender.
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