System Update with Glenn Greenwald Israel/Iran Escalation: WW3 or Negotiating Tactic? Plus: Analyst Curt Mills on Trump's Israel/Iran Policy and More
Jun 13, 2025
Curt Mills, executive director of the American Conservative Magazine and expert on foreign policy, joins to discuss escalating tensions between Israel and Iran. He delves into the historical context of U.S.-Iran relations during the Trump presidency, highlighting Israel's influence on U.S. policy. The conversation examines the challenges of negotiating the Iran nuclear deal amidst military threats and fears of escalation. Mills also reflects on the shifting dynamics of U.S. interventionism and the evolving stance within the Republican Party on foreign military engagements.
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Israel's Long Push for Iran Attack
- Israel has pushed the U.S. aggressively toward military action on Iran for over 20 years.
- Iran remains the last country in the region not subjected to U.S. regime change efforts.
Israeli Strike Means U.S. War
- Media and governments signal an imminent Israeli strike on Iran, heightening regional tensions.
- Any Israeli attack would likely drag the U.S. into war due to inevitable Iranian retaliation targeting American assets.
Trump's Shift on Iran Negotiations
- President Trump shifted from optimism about a diplomatic deal with Iran to expressing doubt and frustration recently.
- This shift signals a possible escalation or a negotiating tactic using the threat of war.
