US Strikes Iran Oil Tankers, Israeli Settlements Sanctions, Smithsonian Head Retires
Summary
The US struck eight Iranian oil tankers, prompting Iranian missile attacks on US troops in Jordan and pushing oil prices over $100. Meanwhile, the UK, Canada, and France moved to ban imports from Israeli settlements, drawing sharp Israeli retaliation and Palestinian support. Additionally, Smithsonian Institution head Lonnie Bunch III announced his retirement amid sustained political pressure from the Trump administration.
Topics discussed
Intro: US strikes Iranian tankers, UK/Canada/France ban settlement imports
Smithsonian head Lonnie Bunch III to step down
US bombs 5 Iranian oil tankers; Iran retaliates with missiles in Jordan
US strategy unclear; Gulf allies reassess hosting US troops
UK, Canada, France impose sanctions on Israeli settlements
Israel reacts with anger; Palestinians welcome but doubt impact
Economic impact of sanctions limited unless EU joins
Lonnie Bunch III announces retirement from Smithsonian
Bunch denies pressure from Trump administration; details of criticism
Bunch's legacy: founding African American history museum and more
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