New U.S. Military Action in Iran
The U.S. has initiated new strikes on Iran, contributing to ongoing fighting in the Middle East.
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U.S. Launches New Strikes on Iran Amid NATO Unity
The episode covers new military actions in the Middle East, a unified NATO summit, and updated economic forecasts regarding the war in Iran.
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NATO Summit Demonstrates Unity
The NATO summit concluded with a show of unity between the U.S. and its European allies.
1IMF Recession Forecast Updated
The International Monetary Fund predicts the world is no longer at risk of a recession caused by the war in Iran.
3U.S.-Europe-Ukraine Relations
Discussions at the NATO summit included takeaways for the U.S., Europe, and Ukraine, featuring President Trump's warm reception of President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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NATO and Ukraine
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Discussions at the NATO summit included takeaways for the U.S., Europe, and Ukraine. President Trump gave a warm reception to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky.
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What is the latest economic forecast regarding the war in Iran?
The IMF predicts the world is no longer at risk of a recession caused by the war in Iran.
3How did the NATO summit conclude?
The summit ended with a show of unity between the U.S. and its European allies.
1What was the nature of President Trump's reception of Volodymyr Zelensky?
President Trump gave a warm reception to President Zelensky.
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This listening guide is based on the WSJ What’s News episode published on 2026-07-08.
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While there’s more fighting in the Middle East, the NATO summit ended with a show of unity between the U.S. and its European allies.
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We caught up with WSJ Brussels bureau chief Dan Michaels in Ankara to discuss takeaways from the meeting for the U.S., Europe and Ukraine, including President Trump’s warm reception of its president, Volodymyr Zelensky.
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Plus, the latest forecast from the International Monetary Fund predicts that the world is no longer at risk of a recession caused by the war in Iran.
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Journal economics reporter Matt Grossman explains why.
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