Democracy Now! Audio Democracy Now! 2025-06-23 Monday
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Jun 23, 2025 Hossein Massavian, a visiting research collaborator at Princeton, formerly represented Iran in nuclear negotiations, while Mahmoud Khalil, a Columbia graduate and Palestinian protest leader, advocates for rights amid conflict. They delve into U.S. military operations against Iran, discussing implications of strikes on nuclear sites without congressional approval. Khalil shares his experience post-release from detention and the powerful student-led protests for Palestinian rights at Columbia, highlighting the intersection of activism and foreign policy.
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US-Israel Attacks Escalate Iran Conflict
- The U.S. and Israel attacked key Iranian nuclear sites with massive bombs without congressional approval.
- These attacks violated international law and escalated tensions while Iran claims its program is peaceful.
Iranian Unity Against Foreign Strikes
- Iranians overwhelmingly unite against foreign attacks regardless of views on their government.
- The bombing increased patriotic sentiment, with many people seeing the U.S. as the aggressor aiding Israel.
Attacks Undermine Non-Proliferation Efforts
- The U.S. and Israel targeting Iran's nuclear facilities violates non-proliferation treaties.
- Iran may reconsider nuclear strategy, seeing nukes as deterrence against attacks and sanctions.