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EPISODE · Jul 20, 2026 · 23 MIN

U.S. Soldiers’ Deaths Signal New Phase of Iran War; and Will the U.K.’s New Prime Minister Last?

from Here's the Scoop · host Yasmin Vossoughian, Courtney Kube, Mike Calia, Alexander Smith

At least three U.S. service members were killed in the Middle East over the weekend. The U.S. military responded by attacking Iranian missile and drone launch sites. NBC News senior national security correspondent Courtney Kube breaks down how a lack of transparency from the Pentagon has made it difficult to understand the military’s mission and discusses whether we’ve entered a new phase of the war. Then, Keir Starmer is out and Andy Burnham is in as Britain’s prime minister. NBC News senior reporter Alexander Smith introduces us to the country’s seventh leader in a decade and explains why Burnham may have more staying power than his predecessors. And it was an epic opening weekend for Christopher Nolan’s “The Odyssey” adaptation. NBC News managing editor for business and the economy Mike Calia explains how the IMAX 70 mm film is part of a growing push for “premium screen” experiences. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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