In short
Breaking-news coverage of Iran’s retaliatory strikes against U.S. targets in the region, following alleged U.S./Trump actions against Iranian oil tankers and naval ships.
Guest backgrounds
No guests are identified in the transcript. The only named person is Marco Rubio (quoted) and a “hat tip” to Babak Taghvi for aggregating material; neither is presented as a guest.
Key claims
Iran launched multiple waves of ballistic missiles into the U.S.-linked bases in Jordan, with “direct hits” and “cluster munitions” used successfully. The host claims U.S. interceptors ran out by the third/fourth waves, allowing missiles to hit “with impunity,” and that Iran destroyed multiple U.S. aircraft/assets (including F-15/F-16/F-35).
Notable examples
Muwafik al-Salty air base (near al-Azrak), King Faisal air base, Prince Hassan air base; missile types mentioned include “Korshmar” and “Castle Breaker.” The episode also references CENTCOM footage claiming destruction of five Iranian crude oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz.
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Chapters
Tap a time to open that second in VOIran's Missile Strikes Explained
0:22 to 1:08
A detailed overview of Iran's missile strikes and their implications.
“Now, Iran responded right away, shooting dozens of ballistic missiles into the United States bases in the region.”
Impact of Iranian Strikes on U.S. Bases
1:08 to 2:32
Discussion on the damage caused at U.S. bases in Jordan and footage shown.
“I'll go over exactly what they are claiming.”
Analysis of Footage and Strikes
2:32 to 4:36
Analysis of missile launch footage and the effectiveness of Iranian strikes.
“So let's take a look over here at some of the strikes by Iran over here.”
Analysis of Footage and Strikes
7:10 to 7:59
Analysis of missile launch footage and the effectiveness of Iranian strikes.
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Trump's Reaction and Context
8:11 to 11:42
Exploring Trump's response to the ongoing conflict and his recent statements.
“As I noted, the third and fourth waves of ballistic missile strikes by the IRGC Aerospace Force against the U.S.”
Transcript
Automatic transcript. May contain errors.0:00Ben Meiselas:This is a breaking news alert. Iran has launched what appears to be one of its biggest retaliatory strikes since the war began against the Trump regime, striking multiple U.S. air bases in Jordan. This follows the Trump regime publishing video that it struck at least five Iranian oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz. Also, the IRGC is saying that the Trump regime also targeted two Iranian naval ships. Now, Iran responded right away, shooting dozens of ballistic missiles into the United States bases in the region. We've seen a number of direct hits. We've seen the IRGC use cluster munitions with a great degree of success.
0:46Ben Meiselas:I'll show you some of that footage. We also saw some of those Castle Breaker missiles we've been talking about, those new ballistic missiles, which can change direction in the air. And we saw those strike U.S. military bases in the region. Iran is claiming that they were able to obliterate numerous U.S. military assets in the region, number of U.S. planes. I'll go over exactly what they are claiming. And what we saw Iran do is do multiple waves of these ballistic missile strikes. The first wave we saw a lot of U.S. interceptors appearing to have been used. And then after that, the second wave, less interceptors.
1:30Ben Meiselas:By the third and fourth wave of the Iranian ballistic missile strikes, those castle breakers and some of the other ballistics, there were no interceptors to be found. Those cluster munitions were hitting their targets with impunity. The castle breakers were hitting their targets with impunity. There was no interceptors to be found by the fourth wave. So here you see CENTCOM publishing this video footage saying it destroyed five Iranian crude oil tankers right there. I showed you some of that B-roll at the top of the video where you can see for yourself what a lot of the, what the skies looked like as Iran was responding.
2:12Ben Meiselas:And in terms of the bases that were being hit. We're talking about in Jordan, Muwafik al-Salty air base near al-Azrak. Iran was using some of those Korshmar ballistic missiles. We saw some of the other bases being struck in the region as well. And we'll get there in a moment also. So let's take a look over here at some of the strikes by Iran over here. You will see some of these strikes. Let's play this clip right here. What? What?
2:48What?
3:09Ben Meiselas:More footage over here. This footage was recorded by a wildlife photographer in Jordan. and this is the King Faisal air base being struck. Let's play this clip right here.
3:55Ben Meiselas:Here we have video footage from Iran, most likely recorded in the city of Yazd, showing the moment of launch of what appears to be one of these Karashmar three or four ballistic missiles equipped with cluster munitions from the IRGC. Here, let's play this clip.
4:36Ben Meiselas:Take a look at this video showing the many of Iran's missiles making direct hits at Muwafik salty air base this was by the third or fourth wave i counted 40 50 maybe as many as 60 to 70 ballistic missiles being used by iran they still have a huge arsenal and you'll see over here this huge strike with very little interceptors at this point play this clip
5:27Take a look at this close-up footage of Iran launching a ballistic missile. Again, multiple direct hits in Jordan. You can see this one for yourself. Let's play it.
5:47Ben Meiselas:Then the IRGC Aerospace Force released this footage showing the mass launch of Imad, Qadar, Kyber Shakin ballistic missiles at Muwafik al-Salty Air Base in Jordan. The IRGC claims that the strike successfully destroyed multiple F-15, F-16, F-35 fighter jets of the U.S. Air Force and National Guard deployed at the base. Play this clip.
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8:43was unable to launch enough interceptors to shoot down all the incoming Iranian ballistic missiles. Hat tip to Babak Taghvi for aggregating a lot of the stuff. The IRGC's ballistic missiles launched at Muwafik al-Salty, play the B-roll, Prince Hassan Air Base and King Faisal Air Base. They're on point. They are hitting their targets. These videos that you're seeing over here were actually recorded in the West Bank showing the Iranian ballistic missiles going towards their targets over there. Take a look at this video showing a successful strike by the IRGC Aerospace Force on King Faisal in Jordan tonight.
9:22Ben Meiselas:The air base is currently hosting six C-17A Global Master heavy transport aircrafts of the U.S. Air Force and the Air National Guard. I'll play this video as well showing the ballistic missile launches from Isfahan, Iran right here. You can see it for yourself.
9:44Now, earlier Marco Rubio said the following about Iran. This came directly from Marco Rubio. Let's play what Marco Rubio had to say. Can you speak about the U.S. strikes on the Iranian tankers and explain what the back and forth has been in the last 24 hours? Yeah, the back and forth is pretty straightforward, and that is that Iran continues to try to hit U.S. naval ships, and for every time they do that or try to do that, they're going to lose tankers, and I think you'll see that again today. And you talk a little bit more. More close-up footage of Iranian missiles versus the interceptors in the skies of Jordan.
10:19You can see for yourself right here as well. And what is Donald Trump doing while all of this is taking place? Moments ago, he posted very dumb and unhappy fake news. CNN reporter Caitlin Collins held a panel where discussions were all fiction and lies. You would think that CNN, which is suffering terribly in ratings, would get rid of their third rate anchors. What else did he post? Trump's unusual role at midterm convention revealed as schedule goes public. And Trump wants everybody to know the Republican National Convention tomorrow night in Dallas is really hot. The American Airlines Center home to the Mavericks is totally sold out.
10:57We actually know they're trying to give away tickets for free. We don't need people who are up 45 points and have been in office for 30 years. We love them all. Anyway, I'll be speaking tomorrow night and then I'll be closing it out.
11:09Ben Meiselas:Then he attacks Canada. Everyone knows that Canada doesn't let our great dairy farmers sell into the Canadian market and that the only reason Canada makes autos is because of the previous disastrous trade agreements while other presidents were in office. The last trade agreement was you, you idiot. The last agreement was you. And then, of course, his various memes of bombing Karg Island and all of this stuff. Remember, earlier today, the Trump regime struck those ships off of Karg Island. Iran has then responded, as you saw in this video. We'll keep you posted every step of the way. Hit subscribe.
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MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump launching new strikes against Iranian tankers near Kharg Island, escalating the war even further as Iranian officials warn that their response is coming and will be swift.
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