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Trump’s latest outburst, a disputed Iran deal leak, and rising pressure on Israel collide in this sharp Breaking Points recap. In this condensed version of the full episode, hosts Krystal Ball and Saagar Enjeti unpack the shifting Washington politics around Iran, Lebanon, Netanyahu, and Trump’s reaction to the reported Geneva memorandum. They explain what sources say is really in the draft, why key language on Lebanon’s sovereignty could force Israeli withdrawal, and how the White House is framing regional peace. The conversation also touches on domestic flashpoints, from DSA gains in D.C. to protest-related felonies in Minnesota and a new Epstein-related angle. Plus, the episode tees up an interview with Robert Pape on whether the Middle East remains trapped in an escalation cycle or is breaking out of it. Get the main geopolitical, national security, and current-events takeaways in minutes. Listen now to get the key ideas in minutes.