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5 min readPresident Trump is leaning toward expanding U.S. military operations in Iran, potentially including more air strikes on fortified nuclear sites or sending ground troops to seize Iranian islands near the Strait of Hormuz. Meanwhile, the S&P 500 has more than doubled over a bull market now running nearly four years, but a surge in stock listings is raising concerns that the rally may be running out of steam. Here are the top developments from this morning’s edition of What’s News.
Escalation with Iran and Tensions with Israel
U.S. officials say President Trump is leaning toward broadening military action against Iran after days of briefings from top aides. Options on the table include additional air strikes targeting the fortified tunnel complex at the nuclear site known as Pickaxe Mountain, or sending in ground troops to seize Iranian islands near the Strait of Hormuz. Speaking at the U.S. Army War College in Pennsylvania, Trump said, “We’re not going to settle,” days after diplomacy failed to reopen the strait, which has been at a virtual standstill. Iran has ramped up cruise missile and drone attacks on commercial vessels, some of the deadliest for shippers since the early days of the conflict. However, some U.S. officials say Trump is reluctant to commit ground forces.
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- 1 (00:37) **Trump Weighs Escalation of Military Operations in Iran** - U.S. officials say the president is leaning toward expanding operations, possibly including more airstrikes at fortified nuclear sites or sending ground troops to seize Iranian islands near the Strait of Hormuz.
- 2 (02:20) **Pentagon to Offer Testosterone Therapy to Troops Over 30** - Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announced annual health assessments for service members over 30, who can then decide if they want testosterone replacement therapy if recommended.
- 3 (03:33) **House Democrats Show Growing Rift Over Israel Aid** - More than 100 House Democrats broke ranks to support a measure cutting $3 billion in military financing to Israel, though the amendment failed.
- 4 (04:00) **JD Vance Accuses Israeli Government of Influencing U.S. Public Opinion** - Speaking on Joe Rogan’s podcast, Vance said some in Israel want the war to continue indefinitely and are funding a campaign to attack him and shape opinion.
- 5 (05:02) **U.S. Imposes 25% Tariffs on Brazilian Products, Excluding Beef and Coffee** - The tariffs come after a year-long investigation into what the U.S. called unfair trade practices under Section 301 of the Trade Act.
- 6 (05:29) **U.S. Considers $100,000 Bond Requirement for Some Green Card Applicants** - The State Department proposal aims to ensure immigrants can support themselves financially, with the bond returned only after the immigrant becomes a U.S. citizen.
- 7 (06:16) **Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Posts 77% Profit Jump, Plans $100 Billion U.S. Expansion** - The world’s largest contract chipmaker far exceeded analyst expectations and announced further investment in its Arizona factory.
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Show Notes
A.M. Edition for July 16. President Trump mulls a further escalation of the war in Iran. That could include more airstrikes, targeting the fortified tunnel complex at nuclear site Pickaxe Mountain or sending in ground troops near the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, the U.S. slaps 25% tariffs on certain Brazilian goods, citing unfair trade practices, but excludes beef and coffee. And WSJ special writer Gregory Zuckerman debates whether the recent surge in IPOs and share listings is a sign of a market downturn. Daniel Bach hosts.
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