The US administration has formally rejected a 14-point de-escalation plan brokered through Pakistan, citing a fundamental miscalculation regarding Iran's institutional resilience. Washington's refusal stems from the flawed assumption that recent infrastructure damage has crippled the Iranian state, despite evidence of a sprawling, active regional military footprint.

This episode also examines the ongoing legal controversy surrounding the War Powers Resolution and the mounting economic toll of Operation Epic Fury. For full documentation and verified reports, visit nbn.fm.

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