Judging Freedom Aaron Maté : The Long U.S. Hatred of Iran - The Deep Politics Behind U.S.–Iran Hostility
Mar 10, 2026
Aaron Maté, journalist and commentator on U.S. foreign policy and the Middle East, provides historical context on U.S.–Iran hostility. He discusses claims of victory and political messaging, Russia’s role and options for de-escalation, media failures and civilian harm, and the deep historical roots from the 1953 coup through regional conflicts.
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Regime Change Efforts Failed To Topple Iran
- The U.S. regime-change campaign against Iran has failed to topple its leadership despite heavy military pressure.
- Aaron Maté notes continuity in Iran's leadership, citing the Ayatollah's son as successor and saying bombing didn't produce regime collapse.
War's Regional Fallout Exacerbates Humanitarian Crisis
- The war is a regional disaster with spillover effects in Lebanon and Gaza, harming civilians across multiple countries.
- Maté links Israeli bombing of Hezbollah areas to mass displacement and criticizes Trump's unconditional surrender demand from Iran.
This Regime Change War Lacks Public Backing
- The current U.S. campaign is unusually unpopular and lacked a sustained propaganda push to build public support.
- Maté contrasts it with Bush's Iraq war and says Trump betrayed supporters who expected him to end foreign wars.