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Iran Now Striking Gulf States as US Plans Ground Invasion w/ Prof. Mohammad Marandi

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By Breakthrough News
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PROF. S. MOHAMMAD MARANDI

Iran Now Striking Gulf States as US Plans Ground Invasion w/ Prof. Mohammad Marandi
BreakThrough News
Premiered May 4, 2026 The Socialist Program
As the US naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz continues, and a US ground invasion of Iran seems imminent, Iran has now responded by striking US-allied countries in the region. Will Trump continue this profoundly unpopular war that is upending the global economy? Will it spiral out of control? Brian Becker is joined by Professor Mohammad Marandi, an expert on American studies who teaches at the University of Tehran. Join the The Socialist Program community at
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Was France Behind the Coup Attempt in Mali? w/ David Hundeyin
May 2, 2026 #breakthroughnews
Mali was rocked by a massive, coordinated assault last weekend — and according to investigative journalist David Hundeyin, it wasn’t just terrorism, but one of the biggest ever attempted coups. He explains how rival “suspiciously well-armed and well-resourced” groups, united for a sophisticated operation aimed at “decapitating the Malian government,” pointing to clear hallmarks of a foreign-backed destabilization campaign. As Mali and the Alliance of Sahel States (AES) fight to assert their sovereignty, Hundeyin warns that this attack represents a dangerous new phase of escalation.

