9/9/26: Iran Launches Massive Strikes, US Bond Crisis Deepens, Bibi Warned Of Oct 7 Week Before
Summary
Krystal and Saagar analyze the escalating US-Iran conflict, noting that Iranian counterattacks and oil price spikes contradict official claims of military dominance. They discuss the spiraling US bond market, highlighting warnings from Norway and Japan about potential economic catastrophe. The hosts also cover a Haaretz report alleging that Netanyahu and the CIA were warned of the October 7 attack but failed to act, while touching on the Republican National Convention and a socialism conference.
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Intro banter and preview of the day's topics
Norway's treasury bond sales and the 'socialism' conference
Iran conflict update: Oil prices and US strikes on tankers
Analysis of US military response and Patriot missile shortages
Strait of Hormuz tolls and the captured Anduril drone
Media coverage of US base attacks and Iran's counteroffensive
Sanctions on Iranian airlines and the economics of rationing
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Iranian parliament speaker's comments on US debt and economy
US debt crisis, treasury yields, and global economic risks
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New reporting on pre-Oct 7 warnings from UAE to Israel
Details of the Netanyahu-MBZ call and Shin Bet failures
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CIA warnings and the 'Jericho' battle plan documents
Post-attack hostage negotiations and US diplomatic response
Netanyahu's political strategy and the ongoing war in Gaza
European legal actions against Israel and West Bank situation
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