REDI TLHABI | A look at Israel's attack on Iran and Trump's authoritarian turn

In this episode of The Readiness Report, Redi Tlhabi and Philip Vank delve into the escalating tensions in the Middle East, following a significant Israeli attack on Iranian targets. They discuss Israel's motives, potential repercussions, and the United States' ambiguous role in these developments. The discussion also touches on domestic issues in the US, including Trump's controversial military parade on his birthday, the crackdown on immigrants in California, and increasing authoritarian tendencies under his administration. The conversation highlights the global and local implications of these events, painting a picture of a turbulent geopolitical landscape.  00:40 Israel Strikes Iran03:25 Impact on Peace Talks and Regional Stability07:54 Iran's Potential Responses08:26 US Involvement and Future Prospects16:03 Military Parade Controversy18:00 Domestic Issues in the US18:15 Trump's Immigration Policies23:52 Military Parade and AuthoritarianismProduced by Bernard Kotze & Emilie Gambade Support journalism that protects democracy. Become a Maverick Insider. https://www.dailymaverick.co.za/insider/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.