INSIDE CENTCOM PODCAST LAUNCHES AMID IRAN CONFLICT

What happened: U.S. Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper appeared as the first guest on "Inside CENTCOM," a new podcast hosted by Fleet Master Chief Lateef Compton, discussing topics such as french fries, workouts and basketball. Key numbers: The U.S. Why it matters: The podcast debuted amid scrutiny of the Iran conflict, including extended Navy deployments and questions about operational tempo and mental health that the content says did not make it into the show.

U.S. Central Command chief Adm. Brad Cooper appeared as the first guest on "Inside CENTCOM," a new podcast hosted by Fleet Master Chief Lateef Compton, discussing topics such as french fries, workouts and basketball.

The podcast debuted amid scrutiny of the Iran conflict, including extended Navy deployments and questions about operational tempo and mental health that the content says did not make it into the show.