U.S. and Iran resume attacks. And, Fauci to face Senate questions on COVID pandemic

Tensions have escalated between the U.S. and Iran after Iran launched missiles at U.S. forces in the Middle East, which were intercepted by the U.S. In response, U.S. and Saudi forces attacked Iranian-backed militias in Iraq. This conflict coincides with President Trump’s meetings with Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu and Ukrainian leader Zelenskyy, where Trump and Netanyahu discussed their differing priorities in the ongoing war against Iran and Hezbollah. While Israel seeks to continue its military efforts, Trump aims to end the conflict swiftly and address economic concerns like rising gas prices. Meanwhile, Dr. Anthony Fauci is set to testify before a Senate committee regarding the origins of COVID-19, amidst controversy over diary entries released by Sen. Rand Paul that suggest discrepancies in Fauci’s public and private statements. QUESTION: How might the ongoing conflict between the U.S. and Iran impact global economic stability and international relations? 

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