Aaron MateAudio: Trump’s pretend diplomacy enabled Israel’s war on Iran0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -8:36-8:36Paid episodeThe full episode is only available to paid subscribers of Aaron MateSubscribe to listenAudio: Trump’s pretend diplomacy enabled Israel’s war on IranNarrated version.Aaron MatéJun 13, 2025∙ Paid6815ShareRead 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 EpisodesTrump searches for a war bailout; OPCW whistleblower scores big victoryApr 30 • Aaron MatéAudio: Trump’s war on Iran enters a familiar phaseApr 30 • Aaron MatéDiplomacy-averse Trump pretends that Iran, not his war, is in disarrayApr 23 • Aaron MatéAudio: Trump's ‘grand bargain’ rejects Iran's longstanding compromiseApr 16 • 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 Maté