The trouble with watching a dramatic series that tracks too closely with the news is that you might get confused over what is real or made up.
Such is the risk of watching the Israeli spy thriller “Tehran” on Apple TV (2020-22-24).
An additional problem with this one is that the tension is almost constant, making me wonder if it’s really such a good idea for one with blood pressure issues.
But the series, which features Niv Sultan playing Tamar Rabinyan, a young Jewish woman born in Iran but raised in Israel, is a compelling look at some of the issues behind the current war, so I recently decided to watch it again this week.
If you’re wondering why Iran’s quest for a nuclear weapon has inspired such an overwhelming military response from both Israel and the U.S., this series may be of some help.
As for me, I’m taking frequent breaks, staying hydrated, and keeping to a strict schedule of taking my BP pills.
And when it comes to the actual war, can someone tell me what is actually going on? I think I prefer the fictional version.
(Thanks to Mary for getting me back into this one.)
HEADLINES:
Strait of Hormuz remains basically closed as Iran seizes ships after Trump ceasefire extension (CNBC)
To Iran, Trump Blinked First by Extending the Cease-Fire (NYT)
A Pentagon intelligence agency assessment says Iran still has significant military capabilities (NBC)
U.S. operations against Iran expand to Indian Ocean with tanker capture (WP)
Hormuz is just a ‘dry run’ if China and U.S. go to war in the Pacific, Singapore foreign minister warns (CNBC)
Trump blasted Obama’s Iran deal. Now he faces similar tradeoffs. (WP)
Navy Secretary Is Out, Pentagon Says (NYT)
Federal appeals court blocks California law requiring federal agents to wear identification (AP)
F.B.I. Said to Have Investigated Times Reporter After Article on Patel’s Girlfriend (NYT)
Russia has repeatedly launched drones and missiles on a flight path near the disused Chornobyl nuclear plant during attacks on Ukraine, elevating the risk of a major accident (Reuters)
Trump’s approval on economy falls, latest AP-NORC polling shows (AP)
Trump’s Enormous Gerrymandering Blunder (Atlantic)
Jeffries warns Florida GOP that new map will backfire: ‘F around and find out’ (The Hill)
After securing a majority government in Canada last week, Prime Minister Mark Carney faces his biggest challenge: redefining trade with the US under Trump. (Reuters)
Kash Patel sued a news pundit for saying he spent more time in nightclubs than at the office. The lawsuit got thrown out. (Independent)
What a 5,000-mile-long marine heat wave means for summer in the U.S. (WP)
America isn’t prepared for what comes after the measles crisis (Salon)
CDC Report on COVID Vaccine Blocked From Publication (USNWR)
Tucker Carlson’s viral apology has received mixed reactions on social media. Experts in psychology and body language shared their thoughts with us. [HuffPost]
Beijing tightens its grip on AI firms that try to shed their Chinese ties (WP)
Inside the AI startup Elon Musk is betting $60 billion on (BI)
Job Cuts Driven by A.I. Are Rising on Wall Street (NYT)
ChatGPT advised FSU shooter when and where to strike, Florida alleges as it opens probe (WP)
A.I. ‘Hallucinations’ Created Errors in Court Filing, Top Law Firm Says (NYT)
Trump Posts Late-Night Truth Social Rant Claiming Circuses Not Violent Enough (Onion)
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