Aaron MateDiplomacy-averse Trump pretends that Iran, not his war, is in disarray3471×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -24:11-24:11Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.Diplomacy-averse Trump pretends that Iran, not his war, is in disarrayMeanwhile, Israel murders journalist Amal Khalil in Lebanon while trying to foment a civil war.Aaron MatéApr 23, 2026347ShareTranscriptAaron Mate is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.SubscribeDiscussion about this episodeCommentsRestacksAaron 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 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 MatéSenior Trump official resigns over Iran warMar 17 • Aaron MatéCan Trump find an Iran exit ramp? Mar 10 • Aaron Maté