Is There a Way Out of the Iran War? (W/ John Mearsheimer) | The Chris Hedges Report
Iran consented at the last minute to join US‑Iran talks in Islamabad as the fragile cease‑fire set to lapse on Wednesday. The discussion follows a US seizure of an Iranian cargo vessel in the Sea of Oman and mixed signals from President Trump. Professor John Mearsheimer argues Iran now holds strategic leverage, especially through potential disruptions to global trade beyond the Strait of Hormuz. He warns the US must soften its demands while contending with a powerful Israel lobby that resists any settlement, creating a precarious diplomatic environment.
Is Hezbollah Beating Israel in Lebanon? (W/ Laith Marouf) | The Chris Hedges Report
In a recent interview on The Chris Hedges Report, analyst Laith Marouf argues that Hezbollah has narrowed the tactical gap with Israel in Lebanon, citing an expanded rocket inventory and improved command structures. He notes that Israel’s retaliatory airstrikes have...
Trump's On a Jihad Against Everyone (MOATS W/ George Galloway)
In a forceful Substack essay, Pulitzer‑winner Chris Hedges accuses former President Donald Trump of waging a personal jihad against global institutions, using threats such as a potential Hormuz blockade to leverage power. He argues the rhetoric is more bluster than...
Why the Ceasefire Is Doomed
A Pakistan‑brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran is unlikely to hold, as Israel refuses to halt its bombing campaign in Lebanon and Iran’s non‑negotiable demands clash with U.S. and Israeli red lines. Iran insists on permanent hostilities cessation, control of...
Will There Be a Ground Invasion of Iran? (W/ Col. Larry Wilkerson) | The Chris Hedges Report
The Chris Hedges Report interviews retired Army Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson about the United States’ mounting preparations for a possible ground invasion of Iran amid the ongoing US‑Israeli war. Wilkerson argues that billions of dollars have been spent with little strategic gain...
How Israel Convinced Trump to Wage War Against Iran (W/ Max Blumenthal) | The Chris Hedges Report
The interview with Max Blumenthal alleges that Israel ran a psychological‑war campaign to persuade Donald Trump that Iran was plotting to assassinate him, prompting the president to authorize the killing of Qasem Soleimani and subsequent war actions. Blumenthal claims the...