WURD Exclusive Coverage: U.S., Israel attacks on Iran trigger conflict in Middle East and uncertainty around the globe

On Feb. 28, the United States and Israel launched attacks on Iran, killing the country’s most senior leadership including the Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and raising fears of a wider regional war. The unexpected offensive sparked immediate debate in Washington over the president’s authority to initiate military action without congressional approval. 

WURD Radio’s in-depth coverage and analysis brought together journalists, foreign policy experts, and political commentators to help listeners understand the rapidly developing situation and its implications for American democracy, media, and international security.

Wake Up With WURD with Solomon Jones

• Malcolm Nance — The counterterrorism expert and retired Navy intelligence officer discussed the regional stakes of the U.S.–Iran conflict and the risk of a wider Middle East war.
• Nola Haynes — The national security expert examined the geopolitical fallout of the strikes on Iran and the potential global economic and military consequences.
• Tim Golden — The legal scholar analyzed the constitutional questions surrounding presidential war powers and Congress’s authority to authorize military action.

Evening WURDs with Dr. James Peterson

• Joy Reid — The journalist and political commentator discussed the conflict’s domestic political impact, including media pressure and the stakes of upcoming elections.
• Chris Norwood — The legal analyst argued that the escalation raises constitutional concerns about the president bypassing Congress to initiate military action.