Iran War Countdown Begins? U.S. Exit Order, Strike Briefing and CIA Spy Call Explained | World News

Tensions in West Asia are escalating rapidly. The United States has authorised the departure of non-emergency staff and families from Israel amid growing fears of a possible military confrontation with Iran. While not a full evacuation, the move signals rising threat assessments in the region. At the same time, the Pentagon has unveiled LUCAS - a low-cost kamikaze drone system modelled on Iran’s Shahed-136. The upgraded drone platform is reportedly ready for deployment if conflict erupts. Top US military commanders, including CENTCOM chief Admiral Brad Cooper and Joint Chiefs Chairman General Dan Caine, have briefed President Donald Trump on potential Iran strike options. In a rare move, the CIA has also issued a Farsi-language recruitment appeal to Iranians, seeking informants as tensions intensify. Watch the full breakdown on World News With Pankaj Mishra.