System Update with Glenn Greenwald U.S. Involvement in Israel's Iran Attack; the View from Tehran: Iranian Professor on Reactions to Strikes; CATO Analysts on Dangers and War Escalations
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Jun 13, 2025 
Glenn welcomes Mohammad Marandi, an Iranian-American academic based in Tehran, alongside Cato Institute experts Justin Logan and John Hoffman. They delve into the U.S.'s role in Israel's military actions against Iran, examining the local reactions in Iran and the broader implications for foreign policy. The guests analyze the risks of escalation, the historical context of this conflict, and critique Western narratives about Iran. They emphasize the urgency for restraint in U.S. military strategies amidst rising tensions.
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U.S.-Israeli Coordination on Iran Strike
- The U.S. directly coordinated and greenlit Israel's strike on Iran despite public denials.
- This marks a new Middle East war with deep U.S. involvement risking major escalation.
Palestine Central to Iran-U.S. Conflict
- The core conflict is about Iran's support for Palestine, not its nuclear program.
- Iran's sovereignty and refusal to accept an ethno-supremacist regime drives U.S. hostility.
Iran's Retaliation and Hidden Capabilities
- Iran likely to retaliate against Israel with missile and drone strikes.
- Iranian nuclear material and facilities may be hidden, complicating damage assessment.