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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 ...

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” ...

JOHN GERASSI—The basic difference between American imperialism today and American imperialism a century ago is that it is more violent, more far-reaching, and more carefully planned today. But American foreign policy, at least since 1823, has always been assertive, always expansionist, always imperialist. Of course, it has rarely been pushed beyond America’s capabilities. Thus, when the United States was weak, its interventions abroad were mild ...

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 ...

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 ...

EI—Jon Elmer, contributing editor, covers the third week of the war across the region, including developments in the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon. This is a segment from The Electronic Intifada's livestream on day 895 of the Gaza genocide. Ali Abunimah, Nora Barrows-Friedman and Jon Elmer were joined by Iranian scholar Setareh Sadeqi ...