Aaron MateTrump's choice: escalate, or claim a fake victory1212201×0:00Current time: 0:00 / Total time: -28:13-28:13Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.Trump's choice: escalate, or claim a fake victoryAmid threats of a US ground invasion of Iran, Trump will address the nation on the war. Aaron MatéApr 01, 2026121220ShareTranscriptAaron 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 EpisodesThe limited shelf life of pro-war propaganda and conformityMay 15 • Aaron Maté(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 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 Maté