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Trump’s Iran Strike Under Fire — “There Was No Imminent Threat”

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March 4, 2026

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Wajahat Ali joins the show to break down the escalating conflict between the United States, Israel, and Iran — and why he believes the Trump administration’s justification for the strike doesn’t add up. He argues that claims of an imminent threat contradict intelligence assessments and statements from U.S. officials.

Ali also discusses new reporting suggesting diplomatic negotiations with Iran were still underway before the strikes took place, raising questions about whether war could have been avoided. The conversation examines the role of Israeli leadership in the decision-making process and whether political pressure played a part in escalating the conflict.

The discussion also explores the broader consequences of military intervention in the region, including comparisons to the Iraq War, the risks of regime change without a clear strategy, and how retaliation from Iran could widen instability across the Middle East.

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