Iranian missiles targeted forces in the region as Trump sought to appoint Jay Clayton to intelligence leadership amid discussions of the Iran war.

The entities involved

• Middle East →

  geopolitical region encompassing Egypt and most of Western Asia, including Iran

  • The Middle East conflict is driving inflation, with budget outcomes released involving Chalmers and Gallagher.09:22
  • A peace deal is discussed, with terms constraining Israel's objectives and aiming to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.08:24
• Donald Trump →

  American businessman and politician (born 1946), President of the United States (2017–2021; since 2025)

  • Netanyahu and Eisenkot are political rivals, while Herzog urges leaders to avoid new elections and Netanyahu and Trump plan to restart war.08:54
  • Donald Trump was disappointed by the Brazilian election results, while a report noted that Haas worked for Al Gore in the 1990s.08:54
• Jay Clayton →

  American lawyer

  Nothing else this week.

• Benjamin Netanyahu →

  Prime Minister of Israel (born 1949), (1996–1999; 2009–2021; 2022–present)

  • Netanyahu, Bennett, and Eisenkot are involved in proposed coalition talks, with Eisenkot suggested for Defense Minister.08:25
  • Avigdor Liberman opposes Netanyahu's government and criticizes statements made by Yair Golan's Democrats Party.08:08

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