Amb. Chas Freeman: Is Israel Dragging the U.S. Into Israel’s Next Endless War?

Deep dive into rising US-Iran tensions and potential Middle East conflict. Analysis suggests ongoing negotiations may serve as pretext, with broader aims focused on limiting Iran's defense capabilities beyond nuclear issues. Iran signals it would respond forcefully to existential threats, possessing advanced missiles, Chinese-made radar/defense systems, and asymmetric naval weapons. Discussion explores Israel's role, regional dynamics involving Gulf states and Turkey, and how movements like Hamas and Hezbollah operate independently despite Iranian support. Questions US/Israeli military assumptions, examines China's strategic calculations, and critiques the "Board of Peace" as disconnected from Palestinian realities. Also addresses Trump's tariff policies following a Supreme Court ruling. Warning: miscalculation risks devastating, unpredictable war with severe consequences for all parties and global stability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.