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EPISODE · Jun 12, 2026 · 5 MIN

Rep. Kevin Kiley says people are tired of the whiplash after Trump announces potential Iran deal

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Representative Kevin Kiley (I-CA) stated that people are "tired of the whiplash" following President Trump's sudden cancellation of planned airstrikes on Iran. Trump called off the military operation just hours before its scheduled launch, citing progress toward a potential peace deal.The Escalation and Sudden PivotImminent Strikes: The White House had aggressively escalated rhetoric, warning that U.S. forces would hit Iran "VERY HARD" following an Iranian drone attack on a U.S. Army Apache helicopter.Abrupt Reversal: Hours later, Trump completely reversed course on social media, announcing that a breakthrough in peace negotiations had halted the military action. The naval blockade remains in effect while details are finalized.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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