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Early this morning, Iran launched retaliatory strikes on American bases in the region, after the US military struck strategic locations near the Strait of Hormuz, which were themselves a response to Iran's downing of a US Army helicopter earlier this week. This came shortly after Iran and Israel exchanged fire over the weekend. Suzanne Maloney is a leading expert on Iran and the Persian Gulf policy at the Brookings Institution. She joins the show to discuss the latest. 

Also on today's show: former Irish Senator-turned-journalist Maira Cahill; Heidi Blake, Staff Writer, The New Yorker; Shell US President Colette Hirstius 

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Once again, President Trump is falsely claiming election fraud after Democrats advanced in the non-partisan primary for the Los Angeles mayoral race. Trump has blamed mail-in ballots for the result, reviving false claims that have become a familiar feature of his presidency. So what does this tell us about the president's mindset, and the state of America's democracy heading into the midterms? Susan Glasser of The New Yorker joins Bianna from Washington. 

Also on today’s show: Atlantic staff writer Anne Applebaum; author Jules Boykoff, “Red Card” 

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For a while it looked like the war in the Middle East might tip into full-scale fighting again, after the first major exchange of fire between Israel and Iran since the April ceasefire. President Trump responded, posting “Israel and Iran must immediately stop ‘shooting.’” Tehran announced it has suspended military operations against Israel but warns that strikes will resume if attacks on Lebanon continue. Then, less than an hour after that announcement, Israel struck villages in Southern Lebanon. Nimrod Novik is a veteran Israeli negotiator, and former senior diplomatic advisor to the late prime minister, Shimon Peres. He joins the program from Tel Aviv. 

Also on today's show: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun; former Executive Assistant FBI Director Jacqueline Maguire 

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Worldwide exclusive! Dive into Christiane Amanpour's sit-down with Lebanon's President Aoun on global tensions and hope for diplomacy. Plus, riveting stories from E. Jean Carroll to the artistic transformation of Paris' Pont Neuf.

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In Lebanon, a US-mediated ceasefire shows little sign of holding. Four people were killed in Israeli strikes on southern Lebanon on Friday; Hezbollah says it continues to target Israeli troops. Amid the turmoil, Christiane met with Lebanese President Joseph Aoun in Beirut for an exclusive interview. Aoun rarely speaks with foreign media, but is taking this step to send a message to the world about the fate of his nation. 

Also on today's show: CNN Senior White House Correspondent Kristen Holmes; Eddie Glaude Jr., author, "America, U.S.A."; Craig Fehrman, author, "This Vast Enterprise" 

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Just hours after Israel and Lebanon agreed to a US-brokered ceasefire, the leaders of Hezbollah say they reject the deal. For more than four decades, Hezbollah has faced repeated attempts to weaken its power, yet it remains a potent force in the region. Correspondent Isobel Yeung reports from Lebanon.  

Also on today's show: Jasmine Garsd, NPR Immigration Correspondent & Aaron Reichlin-Melnic, Senior Fellow, American Immigration Council; Dr. Mark Goldsmith, CEO, Revolution Medicines 

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A mixed picture is emerging from primary elections across America, with major implications for the political fight ahead. President Trump is facing record low approval ratings, while claiming he doesn't care about the midterms. But are the Democrats doing all they can to bolster their chances of recapturing the House and the Senate? Jonathan Martin, senior political columnist at Politico, joins Bianna Golodryga from Minnesota. 

Also on today's show: historian Dominic Erdozain on his new book, “To Love a Country: The Problems of Patriotism in America”; foreign policy scholar Robert Kagan 

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In Washington, talks between Israel and Lebanon are back on track, as representatives of both countries are meeting at the US State Department. It's a volatile situation, both diplomatically and militarily. Nabih Bulos, Middle East Bureau Chief for the Los Angeles Times, joins Bianna Golodryga to discuss. 

Also on today's show: Former Mexican Foreign Minister Jorge Castañeda; Sara Naomi Bleich, Professor of Public Health Policy, Harvard University 

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Diplomacy is breaking down between Tehran and Washington as a fragile ceasefire hangs on by a thread. Iran state media reports Tehran has suspended talks with the US in protest over Israel's intensifying military activity in Lebanon. To break down what this means for the ceasefire and any prospect of a long-lasting peace in the Middle East, CNN Jerusalem Bureau Chief Oren Liebermann joined Bianna Golodryga from Jerusalem. 

Also on today's show: Jan Egeland, Secretary General, Norwegian Refugee Council; filmmaker Ivy Meeropol, "Ask E. Jean"; author Jesmyn Ward, "On Witness and Respair" 

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Dive into global issues on the Amanpour Hour: From AI ethics with Pope Leo XIV to the complexities of the US-Iran conflict and Ukraine's evolving drone warfare. Join me as we navigate the week's crucial topics that shape our world.

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