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Manuel Hagel im Interview | Iran am Kipppunkt | Merz im Trump-Modus

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Israel's Prime Minister defends attacks on Iran, warning Tehran would have built new nuclear facilities without action.

The episode opens with news updates on Israel's attacks on Iran, citing Netanyahu's Fox News interview where he argued Tehran would have built new nuclear facilities without intervention. It reports drone attacks on US embassies in Saudi Arabia and Kuwait, and Iranian threats to block oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz. Host Alev Doğan introduces the main segments: an interview with CDU candidate Manuel Hagel, a discussion with Iranian-born journalist Shahzad Osterer, and a financial markets update from Anne Schwedt. Hagel addresses a resurfaced 2018 interview where he described a 16-year-old schoolgirl, calling his own comment 'mist' and explaining it created an unintended impression. He reveals he and his children received death threats following the video's circulation. Hagel discusses political polarization, refusing to clearly state whether his rival Cem Özdemir belongs to the democratic center, and emphasizes economic issues like protecting Baden-Württemberg's auto industry. Osterer shares insights from contacts in Iran, describing mixed emotions of hope and fear after Khamenei's death, with people dancing in streets but fearing regime brutality. She mentions Cesar Pahlavi's plan for a transitional government but notes skepticism about his advisors. Schwedt reports financial market reactions: airline and cruise stocks falling 2-4% due to travel disruptions, while defense contractors like Lockheed Martin rose up to 6% and oil companies gained on higher crude prices. The episode concludes with a promotion for the full-length podcast version.

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