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 EpisodesHas Trump turned on Ukraine? 21 hrs ago • Aaron MatéThe “Russian bots” scare, revived Oct 13 • Aaron MatéTrump pushes Iran into military escalation; Netanyahu’s ignored Oct. 7 warningSep 29 • Aaron MatéNarrated: With a harsh winter ahead, Ukraine is trapped in NATO’s fever dreamSep 28 • Aaron MatéTrump violates UN Charter at UN; Zelensky’s ex-spokesperson censored by EUSep 24 • Aaron MatéNarrated: 25 Years After 9/11, Self-Defense Is Aggression and Al Qaeda Is an AllySep 13 • Aaron MatéNarrated: CIA ‘peace’ mission to Moscow is ‘pure disinformation’Aug 28 • Aaron MatéNarrated: With Alexander Vindman’s upset loss, a new rebuke of the neocon resistanceAug 19 • Aaron Maté