Judging Freedom Max Blumenthal : Gaza-like Horror in Tehran
Mar 5, 2026
Max Blumenthal, investigative journalist known for on-the-ground Middle East reporting, discusses MEK influence on U.S. politics and calls out links between Israeli leaders and escalation. He explores risks of ground invasion, Iran’s military posture, CIA support for Kurdish proxies, and regional diplomatic fallout and censorship.
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Confrontation With Jack Keane At MEK Rally
- Max Blumenthal confronted General Jack Keane at an MEK rally about celebrating Iranian suffering under U.S. sanctions.
- He described being physically pushed by MEK bodyguards and accused U.S. politicians of being on the MEK payroll, naming Rudy Giuliani and John Bolton.
MEK's Role As Anti-Iranian Proxy
- Blumenthal explains the MEK's evolution from Marxist revolutionary to cult-like anti-Iranian proxy that collaborated with Saddam and later allied with Israel.
- He links MEK activity to assassinations of Iranian scientists and its use to lobby U.S. politicians for regime-change policies.
Israel Shaping U.S. Escalation Toward Iran
- Blumenthal argues Israel is driving Trump's escalation toward regime collapse in Iran by controlling information and advisors around the president.
- He asserts Netanyahu pushed false narratives about Iranian threats and influenced Trump's decisions like the Ayatollah strike.