US Congress receives classified briefing on war with Iran
The Global News Podcast from the BBC World Service covers escalating U.S.-led military action against Iran, driven by shifting justifications from the Trump administration, while also highlighting profound brain changes in pregnant women and a curious discovery of a century-old wine cella
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