Aaron MateAudio: Trump’s “help” offers Iranians far more pain0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -8:34-8:34Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Aaron MateSubscribe to listenAudio: Trump’s “help” offers Iranians far more painNarrated version.Aaron MatéJan 14, 2026∙ Paid429ShareRead by Matthew Alford.Continue reading this post for free, courtesy of Aaron Maté.Claim my free postOr purchase a paid subscription.Aaron MateReporting and analysis by award-winning independent journalist.Reporting and analysis by award-winning independent journalist.SubscribeAuthorsAaron MatéRecent EpisodesAudio: Trump's ‘grand bargain’ rejects Iran's longstanding compromise14 hrs ago • Aaron MatéTrump's Iran off-ramp: ignoring IsraelApr 14 • Aaron MatéAudio: With no exit plan, Trump’s war for US-Israeli dominance seeks long-term Iranian sufferingApr 3 • Aaron MatéTrump's choice: escalate, or claim a fake victoryApr 1 • Aaron MatéTrump buys time for a new escalationMar 24 • Aaron MatéSenior Trump official resigns over Iran warMar 17 • Aaron MatéCan Trump find an Iran exit ramp? Mar 10 • Aaron MatéArticle audio: With ‘Epic Fury’, regime change radicals go to war on IranMar 2 • Aaron Maté