Inside Iran's Gamble on Open Confrontation

Published: April 18, 2024, 9:55 a.m.

A.M. Edition for April 18. After long relying on militias in its deadly fight with Israel, Iran\u2019s direct attack on Israel last weekend marked a major shift in strategy. WSJ correspondent Jared Malsin explains what prompted Tehran to emerge from the shadows. Plus, House Republicans prepare to fast-track a bill that could ban or force the sale of video-sharing app TikTok. And how slumping car demand and efforts to unionize factories are adding to pressure on the automobile sector. Luke Vargas hosts.\n\n\n\nAmplification: This podcast was updated to remove certain language about Big River Services' and Amazon\u2019s practices under its Project Curiosity.\n\n\n\nListening on Google Podcasts? Here's our guide for switching to a different podcast player.\n\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices