Aaron MateTrump buys time for a new escalation441111×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -23:57-23:57Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.Trump buys time for a new escalationAs Trump claims a new diplomatic off-ramp, US forces gear up for an assault on the Strait of Hormuz. Plus, a rare high-level admission of the dirty war on Syria, and how it led to Iran. Aaron MatéMar 24, 202644111ShareTranscriptAaron 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 EpisodesSenior 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 MatéAudio: With largest build-up since Iraq, Trump threatens to go to war for IsraelFeb 19 • Aaron MatéAudio: In nuclear race with Russia, Trump goes back to a Cold War futureFeb 6 • Aaron MatéTrump threatens Iran over its self-defense, not nukesFeb 3 • Aaron MatéAudio: Trump’s “help” offers Iranians far more painJan 14 • Aaron Maté