Are Israel & the US Failing in Lebanon and Iran? w/ Jon Elmer
About this episode
The episode discusses the complexities of the ongoing conflict in Lebanon and Iran, questioning the effectiveness of U.S. and Israeli strategies.
As 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 ...
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Host: Rania Khalek
Guest: Jon Elmer
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Organizations: U.S., Israel
Places: Lebanon, Iran, Beirut
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