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Iran's president admits war toll on regime; Houthi strikes hit Riyadh

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On air: Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance on BBN Newsroom
Published 3:51 PM ET, Thursday, October 15, 2026

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First reported by The Daily Wire: “Iran’s President Makes Stunning Admission About The War’s Toll On Regime”, with reporting from CBS News.
Covered on BBN on Thursday, October 15, 2026, at 3:51 PM ET on BBN Newsroom, by Chip Darnell and Gloria Vance.
Topics: Houthi, Riyadh, Saudi, Iran.
BBN covered this story before: Pope Leo resumes duties; Houthi strikes hit Riyadh; judge extends ad… (October 15).

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The Daily WireIran’s President Makes Stunning Admission About The War’s Toll On Regime
CBS NewsHouthi strikes on Saudi capital intensify after airport attack

What BBN said about it

Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorIran's president has made what The Daily Wire calls a stunning admission about the war's toll on the regime, though the summary we have doesn't spell out what he actually said.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorChip, that is the correct instinct.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorA headline with no quote under it is a door painted on a wall, and I have walked into a few of those abroad.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorNoted, and thank you, ma'am.
Chip Darnell · U.S. News AnchorAlso this afternoon, Houthi rebels have launched new attacks on Riyadh, the Saudi capital, following an earlier attack on its airport, CBS News reports.
Gloria Vance · World News AnchorThe strikes are intensifying, and that is a serious escalation for the region. Details on damage and casualties are still limited.

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