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5 min readThe MeidasTouch Podcast episode covers escalating tensions in the Middle East amid the US-Iran conflict, highlighting Iran's persistent attacks, rejections of US negotiation overtures, international criticism of the US, developments in Iraq, economic disruptions, and signs of eroding alliances, all framed as evidence of US weakness under Trump.
Iran's Strikes and Diplomatic Rebuffs
Iran has launched its 80th wave of strikes on US bases, infrastructure, and Israel since the war began, showing no signs of slowing. Iranian military spokespeople directly mocked Trump's proposals for a 30-day ceasefire and deals, stating: "Someone like us will never come to terms with someone like you, not now, not ever... Don't call your defeat an agreement." They dismissed US claims of progress as lies, insisting no return to prior energy prices or investments until anti-Iran actions cease. Iranian President Massoud Pazeshkian echoed this, noting talks with leaders from India and Pakistan while highlighting global disgust for the US and Israel in countries like Pakistan, Turkey, Iraq, Lebanon, and Egypt. This rejection undermines Trump's assertions of nearing deals or receiving "gifts" from Iran, such as a missile strike video labeled as a present.
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What you'll learn
- 1 (00:56) **Global Chaos from Trump-Iran War** - Host declares all hell breaking loose as world turns against US due to Trump's actions
- 2 (01:26) **Trump Ceasefire Proposal Mocked** - Trump pushes 30-day ceasefire and Iran deal, but Iranian leaders ridicule him
- 3 (01:45) **Allies Criticize US Unpredictability** - French army chief warns of US unreliability; Turkish Erdogan blames Netanyahu/Israel war on global suffering
- 4 (02:59) **Trump Exposed as Weak** - Pay-for-play schemes fail; Qatar gifts Trump jet but declares force majeure on LNG contracts
- 5 (04:36) **Iranian Military Rejects Trump Talks** - Spokesperson declares no terms with US, calls ceasefire talk defeat and lies
- 6 (06:13) **Iraq Authorizes Militias Against US** - Baghdad clears PMF for self-defense after US airstrikes kill 15, including commander
- 7 (08:17) **Iran-Backed Drones Hit US Base** - Footage shows FPV drones striking radar and Blackhawks at Camp Victoria in Baghdad
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Show Notes
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump losing all control on the world stage as the war against Iran escalates.
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