Are Israel & the US Failing in Lebanon and Iran? w/ Jon Elmer
April 14, 2026
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as posted by the channelAs war spreads across Lebanon and Iran, the U.S. and Israel claim they are making progress.
But on the ground, the picture looks far more complicated.
After a supposed pause in fighting and failed negotiations, Israel escalated dramatically, launching massive strikes on Beirut while continuing its ground invasion in southern Lebanon.
At the same time, Iran has held firm in negotiations, raising questions about whether Washington’s strategy is working.
So who’s actually winning?
In this episode of Dispatches, Rania Khalek speaks with journalist Jon Elmer of The Electronic Intifada to break down the military realities:
-Israel’s war in south Lebanon and the battle for Bint Jbeil
-Hezbollah’s resurgence and military capabilities
-The U.S.-Israel strategy against Iran
-What the failed negotiations reveal
-Whether this war is escalating toward a second phase
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