Trump gives mixed signals on Iran war. And, how Epstein built ties to scientists

President Trump’s contradictory remarks on the U.S.-Israel strike on Iran—claiming early victory while hinting the war isn’t over—clash with NPR analysts who warn Iran will push to keep oil prices high, while Lebanon’s president urges talks to curb Hezbollah’s escalation. Meanwhile, federal prosecutors have charged two young men for an ISIS‑inspired bomb plot against anti‑Muslim protesters in New York, highlighting domestic terror threats amid the Middle‑East turmoil.