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SHOCKWAVE IN THE MIDDLE EAST: Trump’s Bombs Hit Iran, But Is the World Safer? Missiles flew, a ceasefire crumbled, and tensions skyrocketed—dive into this gripping episode of State of the World to uncover the truth behind Trump’s high-stakes gamble and its fallout across the globe State of the World Hosts Sally Lockwood, reporting from Dubai where airspace shut down amid fears of Iranian retaliation, and Tara Palmeri in New York, unpack the dramatic US strikes on three Iranian nuclear facilities, which a leaked report claims only delayed Iran’s program by months. Joined by former US diplomat Brett Bruen, fresh from the NATO summit in The Hague, they dissect Iran’s choreographed missile attack on Qatar’s Al Udeid airbase, the fragile ceasefire marred by Trump’s profane outburst, and the panic in safe havens like Doha and Dubai. From NATO’s unease over Trump’s unilateral moves to Europe’s flattery-laden diplomacy and fears of a “post-American era,” this episode explores the political, economic, and human stakes— including families hiding in Qatar and declining European tourism to the US. Did Trump’s strikes stabilize the region, or has he dragged the US into another Middle East quagmire? Safer or more dangerous? Tell us what YOU think about Trump’s Iran strikes in the comments below Welcome to The Tara Palmeri Show! Tara Palmeri is one of the most feared and fearless political journalists. As a deeply-sourced reporter, she brings her audience inside the machinations of the highest level of power. Her quick wit and unvarnished reporting goes beyond the headlines, offering a deeper understanding of the intrigues of the permanent political class. This show is not about platitudes. Rather it's about what’s really happening at the highest levels of power and the inside conversation. Tara has covered national politics and foreign affairs for fifteen years. She was formerly a White House Correspondent for ABC News, where she covered the first Trump administration. She was the Chief National Correspondent for POLITICO during the Biden administration. She has been a political analyst for CNBC, CBS and CNN. She’s also worked for the Washington Examiner, the New York Post, POLITICO Europe and Puck, and she hosted The Ringer's election podcast "Somebody's Gotta Win." Tara also hosted two acclaimed podcasts on Jeffrey Epstein called "Broken: Jeffrey Epstein" and "Power: The Maxwells." Subscribe to Tara’s weekly newsletter The Red Letter on Substack Support her independent journalism on GoFundMe Visit her channel on YouTube Follow Tara on Social Media: Instagram X TikTok Got guest ideas or news tips? TaraPalmeriInfo@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices