The Duran Podcast QATAR strike. Trump diplomacy and trickery
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Sep 13, 2025 The podcast dives into a failed military strike in Qatar aimed at Hamas leaders, questioning the narrative of a unilateral Israeli operation. It calls attention to the U.S. president's lackluster response and the need for accountability in military actions. The discussion highlights shifting alliances in the Middle East, emphasizing the complexities of U.S. relations with Qatar, Israel, and Gulf states. Additionally, it critiques the Trump administration's decapitation strike strategy and its long-term consequences on global diplomacy.
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Unbelievable Official Narrative
- The reported Israeli strike in Qatar appears implausible as a unilateral operation given US bases, radars, and close ties with Israel.
- Alexander Christoforou argues the White House narrative that Trump was unaware strains credibility and damages US trust.
Pattern Of 'Lure-And-Strike' Tactics
- Alexander Mercouris calls the story completely unbelievable and compares it to earlier 'lure-and-strike' incidents against Hezbollah and Iran.
- He highlights the diplomatic norm that envoys negotiating a ceasefire shouldn't be targeted on host soil.
Diplomacy Undermined By Targeting Envoys
- Mercouris argues killing negotiators on sovereign territory violates long-standing international norms and is effectively an act of war.
- He warns such duplicity erodes trust in US diplomacy and makes the US appear compromised.