US military 'rudderless' as fresh resignation adds to Pentagon turmoil under Pete Hegseth

Catch up on today's episode of Iran: The Latest, where Venetia Rainey and Roland Oliphant unpack the latest round of kinetic action in the Iran war. Fighting erupted in the Strait of Hormuz after US forces struck Iranian sea mine-equipped rocket launchers on Larak Island. Iran retaliated by targeting US bases in Jordan, prompting Donald Trump to vow to hit Iran “hard”.

Plus, a leaked report shows top military commanders warned Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth that the war is unsustainable, as US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll abruptly resigns amid growing chaos in the Pentagon.

CONTRIBUTORS:

Venetia Rainey, co-host and executive producer @venetiarainey

Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst @RolandOliphant

Winner Best News and Analysis Podcast - Publisher Podcast Awards 2026

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Nominated Best News, Politics and Current Affairs - British Podcast Awards 2026

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Audio Producer: Max Bower

Video Producer: Peter Shevlin

Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh

Studio Operator: Andy Watson

Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey

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