New Report: Trump Plans for Massive Strikes Against Iran

August 1, 2026

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New Report: Trump Plans for Massive Strikes Against Iran

The Journal reports that President Trump has ordered a fresh attack on Iran aimed at getting Tehran to surrender, potentially beginning as soon as this weekend and lasting a few days. CBS News added that the U.S. and Israel are planning what they described as "one of the harshest" campaigns, with high-level discussions on Friday about cutting electricity across Tehran — though no final decisions had been made. The hosts reacted with alarm, noting that cutting electricity to a city of millions in 93-degree heat (with southern Iran reaching 108 degrees) would kill civilians on respirators, in ICUs, and from heat exposure. "That would be a war crime," one host said. They also pointed out the absurd scheduling logic: Trump reportedly wanted the strikes to finish before markets closed, as if bombing could be wrapped up neatly over a weekend. At a cabinet meeting, Trump demonstrated his military expertise by making "bing bing bing" sounds to describe missile defense, which the hosts mocked as "playing war games." The likely consequences — Iranian retaliation, endless escalation, skyrocketing oil prices — went unaddressed in the administration's planning.

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1 (00:25) **Trump Orders Fresh Attack on Iran** - The Journal reports Trump has ordered a new attack on Iran that could begin as soon as this weekend and last a few days, aimed at forcing Tehran to surrender.
2 (02:23) **Trump's "Bing Bing" Military Expertise** - At a cabinet meeting, Trump demonstrates his understanding of missile defense by making sound effects, drawing mockery from the hosts.
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Show Notes

Breaking reports say Trump is preparing a major new military escalation against Iran, while Candace Owens pushes a bizarre new conspiracy. Jon Favreau and Tommy Vietor break down the latest.

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