Where the Middle East Conflict Leaves Trump’s Foreign Policy

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🗓️ 13 June 2025

⏱️ 14 minutes

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P.M. Edition for June 13. Iran sends dozens of ballistic missiles to Israel in retaliation for Israel’s ongoing attacks against Iran’s nuclear program and military leadership. WSJ White House reporter Alex Leary discusses what the escalating conflict in the Middle East may mean for President Trump, who has long said that the U.S. should pull back from foreign entanglements. Plus, we hear from Journal investing columnist Spencer Jakab about how markets are reacting to the conflict. And merchants like Walmart and Amazon are exploring launching their own stablecoins. WSJ reporter AnnaMaria Andriotis talks about why, and what impact that could have on banks. Alex Ossola hosts. Israel-Iran conflict live blog Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:33.4	As Iran retaliates to Israel's airstrikes, is the Middle East conflict leading to a new oil crisis?
0:39.8	Plus, how the attacks push President Trump into something he has long avoided.
0:44.2	President Trump campaign on saying he was going to be the peace president.
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