DeProgram with Ted Rall and Jamarl Thomas EXTRA! U.S. & Israel At War with Iran | DeProgram with Ted Rall and John Kiriakou
Feb 28, 2026
A fast‑moving rundown of coordinated U.S.-Israel strikes on Iran and Iran’s sweeping retaliation across the Gulf. Discussion of media blackouts, legal authority for the attacks, and how allied reactions and logistics shape escalation. Exploration of regional risks from maritime and drone warfare, nuclear fears, and the potential political fallout for U.S. leaders.
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Major Powers Unlikely To Intervene Directly
- Russia and China are unlikely to overtly enter militarily, though they may continue supplying Iran air-defense systems.
- John cautions direct intervention risks World War III, so support will likely stay limited.
Limited Briefings And Weak Legal Rationale Spark Backlash
- Senator-level briefings were limited and War Powers Act notifications were not properly handled, creating legal and political backlash.
- John argues there's no legal justification and many senators of both parties condemned the action.
Hosts Frame The Strikes As Illegal Under International Law
- The hosts characterize the strikes as illegal under War Powers and UN Charter obligations, calling them war crimes and violations of international law.
- John emphasizes there's no pretended legal justification from the administration.