Paul Craig Roberts: Iran Turns the Tables, Trump's Retreat in DISARRAY

Paul Craig Roberts: Iran Turns the Tables, Trump's Retreat in DISARRAY

From Dialogue Works by Nima Rostami Alkhorshid

April 28, 2026 · 55 min

About this episode

The episode discusses US political violence and tensions in the Middle East, focusing on Iran's strategic decisions and the implications for regional stability.

Discussion on US political violence and Middle East tensions. Analyzes recent attacks on US leadership, Iran-US negotiations, Strait of Hormuz standoff, and Israel-Iran conflict. Explores whether Iran missed strategic opportunity by accepting ceasefire despite military advantage. Examines 'Greater Israel' agenda as root cause of regional instability, why diplomatic efforts may fail without addressing core ideological conflicts, and how ceasefire periods allow both sides to rebuild defenses. Considers Israeli domestic politics, European economic concerns, and pathways to lasting peace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Nima Rostami Alkhorshid

Guest: Paul Craig Roberts

Topics covered

  • US political violence
  • Middle East tensions
  • Iran-US negotiations
  • Israel-Iran conflict
  • diplomatic efforts
  • regional instability
  • lasting peace

Keywords

  • political violence
  • Middle East
  • Iran
  • US leadership
  • ceasefire
  • Greater Israel
  • diplomacy
  • regional conflict
  • peace pathways

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Places: Iran, United States, Strait of Hormuz, Israel, Europe

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