Aaron MateDiplomacy-averse Trump pretends that Iran, not his war, is in disarray1261221×0:00Current 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, 2026126122ShareTranscriptAaron 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 Episodes(Audio version) ‘Highly Protected’: OPCW confirms it buried critical evidence in Syria chemical probeMay 7 • Aaron MatéShunning a grand bargain with Iran, Trump hires Israel lobbyist for negotiating teamMay 5 • Aaron MatéTrump searches for a war bailout; OPCW whistleblower scores big victoryApr 30 • Aaron MatéAudio: Trump’s war on Iran enters a familiar phaseApr 30 • 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 Maté