US-Iran Tension, Clinton Deposition, Paramount Wins Warner Bros. Bid

President Trump seems to be closer than ever to ordering strikes on Iran. He says he prefers diplomacy, but negotiations are stalled and the US military is already in place. How soon could the president decide to strike? I'm Michelle Martin. That's A Martinez, and this is Up First from NPR News. Former secretary of state Hillary Clinton spent six hours on Thursday in a closed door deposition tied to congress's Epstein investigation. I I don't know how many times I had to say I did not know Jeffrey Epstein. I never went to his island. I never went to his homes. I never went to his offices. Today, former president Bill Clinton answers questions. What are lawmakers trying to accomplish? And Paramount wins the bidding war for Warner Brothers' Discovery beating out Netflix. Stay with us. We got the news you need to start your day. This message comes from Schwab. At Schwab, how you invest is your choice, not theirs. That's why when it comes to managing your wealth, Schwab gives you more choices. You can invest and trade on your own, plus get advice and more comprehensive wealth solutions to help meet your unique needs. With award winning service, low costs, and transparent advice, you can manage your wealth your way at Schwab. Visit schwab.com to learn more. This message comes from Wise, the app for international people using money around the globe. You can send, spend, and receive in up to 40 currencies with only a few simple taps. Be smart. Get wise. Download the Wise app today or visit wise.com. T's and c's apply. This message comes from Mint Mobile. Starting at $15 a month, make the switch at mintmobile.com/switch. $45 upfront payment for three months. Five gigabyte plan equivalent to $15 a month. Taxes and fees extra. First three months only. See terms. President Trump continues to hold open the possibility of military strikes on Iran. My preference is to solve this problem through diplomacy, But one thing is certain, I will never allow the world's number one sponsor of terror, which they are by far, to have a nuclear weapon. Can't let that happen. That was the president at his State of the Union address earlier this week. Talks between the two are supposed to continue next week. NPR White House correspondent, Franco Ordonez, has been following the president's rhetoric about Iran. So, Franco, what has to happen from Iran's, point of view in order for The US not to attack it? You know, the thing a is Trump hasn't really explained what his objectives are. I mean, what does success look like? He also hasn't asked Congress for authorization or taken the opportunity to thoroughly explain to the American people his reasoning. Okay. So what has he said? Well, in his speech, president Trump touched on a few different reasons. I mean, first was stopping the nuclear program. Second is helping protesters who he promised to back if more were killed. Well, …