The US Starts Wars On The Other Side Of The Planet And Then Claims "Self-Defense"

About this episode

The episode discusses the US's military actions in Iran and the implications of claiming self-defense.

The US is bombing Iran again after an American attack helicopter was downed over the Strait of Hormuz amid renewed escalations in the conflict. Reading by Tim Foley.

People in this episode

Hosts: Tim Foley, Caitlin Johnstone

Topics covered

• US military actions
• Iran conflict
• self-defense claims
• geopolitical tensions
• bombing
• escalation

Keywords

• US
• Iran
• Strait of Hormuz
• bombing
• self-defense
• military conflict
• escalation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: US

Places: Iran, Strait of Hormuz

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