Is the Pentagon's 'culture of silence' the reason for Trump’s blind optimism?

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On today's episode of Iran: the Latest, Venetia Rainey is joined by chief Washington correspondent Connor Stringer and acting US news editor Lottie Tiplady-Bishop to break down the White House's military strategy, the political rift tearing through the Republican’s MAGA base, and how the war has led to dwindling missile stockpiles, war cash, and strategic oil reserves.

CONTRIBUTORS:
Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey
Lottie Tiplady-Bishop, acting US news editor @lottietipbishop

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Producer: Max Bower
Video Producer: Peter Shevlin
Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh
Studio Operator: Chris January
Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey

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