Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Slams Iran as the Rial Craters; Shin Bet Chief Defends Denying Eisenkot a Security Detail; Settlers Allegedly Beat Elderly West Bank Amputee
Israel Daily News Podcast

Trump’s ‘Economic D-Day’ Slams Iran as the Rial Craters; Shin Bet Chief Defends Denying Eisenkot a Security Detail; Settlers Allegedly Beat Elderly West Bank Amputee

B2Upper-intermediateAugust 24, 202617 min

Iran’s 60-day window with the United States has expired — and there is still no diplomatic breakthrough. In today's Israel Daily News, Shana Fuld breaks down the latest developments across Israel, Iran, and the region, including reports that Tehran used the 60-day period to expand missile and drone production and strengthen coordination with its proxy forces in Yemen, Iraq, and Lebanon. The Trump administration is now pushing what it calls an “economic D-Day” against Iran, targeting the country's oil exports, banking system, and foreign trade networks. Iran's currency has fallen to a record low, while tensions...

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Welcome to the Israel Daily News Podcast. I'm your host, Shana Fould, and I'm here to get you caught up quickly. I've got some top news stories for you today from Israel. And guess what? You're listening.

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So you're already on top of your game. Survive and thrive, people. Knowledge is the best weapon. Today is Monday, August 24, 2026 in the Gregorian calendar.

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and the 11th of Elul 5786 in the Hebrew calendar. Now, let's get to the news. Last week, the 60-day U.S.-Iran Memorandum of Understanding expired with no diplomatic breakthrough and a Wall Street Journal report suggesting that

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