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EPISODE · Mar 1, 2026 · 11 MIN

Why did the U.S. strike Iran?

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Over the weekend, the U.S. and Israel launched a joint attack on Iran, killing the regime’s Supreme Leader and other key military personnel. The strikes came after indirect nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran ended last week without a clear deal. In response to the joint attack, Iran has launched strikes across the Middle East. In today’s podcast, we’ll unpack the lead up to this weekend, what we know about the initial attack and what we can expect for the region. Hosts: Lucy Tassell and Emma GillespieProducer: Orla Maher Want to support The Daily Aus? That's so kind! The best way to do that is to click ‘follow’ on Spotify or Apple and to leave us a five-star review. We would be so grateful. The Daily Aus is a media company focused on delivering accessible and digestible news to young people. We are completely independent. Want more from TDA?Subscribe to The Daily Aus newsletterSubscribe to The Daily Aus’ YouTube Channel Have feedback for us?We’re always looking for new ways to improve what we do. If you’ve got feedback, we’re all ears. Tell us here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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