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DD—The video discusses the controversial cancellation of Ramy Elgenor’s graduation speech at Rutgers University. Elgenor, executive producer of the Oscar-nominated documentary The Voice of Hind Rajab, faced backlash due to his association with a film that exposes Israeli military violence against Palestinians, specifically the killing of 5-year-old Hind Rajab and her family. The documentary, widely praised for its emotional storytelling and authentic narrative, was targeted by the Creative Community for Peace (CCFP), an organization with strong ties to pro-Israel interests within Hollywood. CCFP led a campaign to smear the film as one-sided propaganda in an effort to prevent it from winning the Oscar for Best International Feature Film. Despite its nomination, The Voice of Hind Rajab did not win, which the video attributes in part to this lobbying effort.

HUA BIN—In my last article, I detailed the battlefield damage Iran has inflicted upon the US during the first month of the war.

The scale and scope of high-value asset losses by the US is astonishing, in contrast to the “victory” narrative spun by the Trump regime.

The depletion of its offensive and defensive munitions is unprecedented, especially since this is merely a “medium intensity” conflict in the grand scheme of things.

Although Iran is the most technically sophisticated adversary the US has fought directly since the Cold War, the country is a middling power suffocated by decades of sanctions.

For illustration, Iran’s 2025 GDP and defence budget were $356 billion and ~$9 billion. In comparison, Singapore’s 2025 GDP and defence budget is $604 billion and $17 billion.

Iran doesn’t have a real air force or navy. It doesn’t have a modern integrated air defense network (IADN) or significant space assets.

Iran’s battlefield achievements are the result of asymmetrical warfare with low-cost drones and short-range ballistic missiles.

These are clear indications that the US is militarily incapable to have a “great power” war with its dated technologies, low magazine depth, and high-cost low-density weaponry, which I’ll dive into in detail.

JUDGE NAP—Trump appears to be losing control over the conflict, with escalating military deployments (e.g., 82nd Airborne, Marine Expeditionary Units) but no clear exit strategy.

Any attempt to seize strategic points like Qeshm Island would be logistically and militarily extremely difficult due to Iranian control, terrain, and defensive capabilities.

The existing topography and Iranian artillery, drones, submarines, and missile coverage make such operations highly risky and possibly futile.

G GREENWALD—Statements from Iranian officials suggest confidence in their military capabilities and a readiness to escalate the conflict further if necessary. Their emphasis on air defense vulnerabilities in Israel and plans for “next phases” of battle signal a willingness to engage in sustained asymmetric warfare rather than a quick resolution.

SABBY SABS—The discussion with Professor Marandi provides a detailed critique of the current Middle East conflict from an Iranian perspective. It underscores the centrality of US military presence in escalating regional tensions, the unity and determination of the Iranian people, and the severe global risks posed by continued warfare, including nuclear escalation and economic collapse. It also highlights the role of media manipulation and political deceit in shaping public narratives about the war.