About this episode

This episode covers the latest headlines including U.S. military actions in Iran, Israeli strikes in Lebanon, and human rights abuses faced by Gaza Flotilla activists.

Headlines for May 26, 2026; U.S. Bombs Iran Despite Peace Talks; Israel Strikes Lebanon to “Force Trump’s Hand”: Negar Mortazavi; “Designed to Break You”: Gaza Flotilla Activists Faced Violence, Sexual Abuse in Israeli Detention; “He Was in Agony”: Tennessee Issues 1-Year Stay for Tony Carruthers After Botched Execution Attempt Democracy Now! is a daily independent news hour hosted by award-winning journalists Amy Goodman and Juan González. Visit democracynow.org to watch and listen to the latest interviews, read through show transcripts, search the vast news archive or to make a donation to support our nonprofit news program. Livestream weekdays 8 a.m. ET.

People in this episode

Hosts: Amy Goodman, Juan González

Guest: Negar Mortazavi

Topics covered

• U.S. foreign policy
• Middle East conflict
• Gaza Flotilla
• human rights
• executions
• peace talks

Keywords

• U.S. Bombs Iran
• Israel Strikes Lebanon
• Gaza Flotilla Activists
• Tony Carruthers
• botched execution
• peace talks
• human rights

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Israeli Detention

Places: Iran, Lebanon, Tennessee

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