System Update with Glenn Greenwald The US and Israel Are Not Winning the War
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Mar 22, 2026 A rapid survey of the US‑Israel‑Iran escalation, from Iranian missile barrages to overwhelmed Israeli air defenses. A critique of victory claims and wartime propaganda with historical parallels. Analysis of strategic strikes near Dimona and regional impacts on shipping and energy. A warning about protracted conflict and why Iran may not easily yield.
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Winning Claims Mirror Past War Propaganda
- Glenn Greenwald argues US and Israeli narratives claiming rapid victory are repeating past war propaganda patterns.
- He compares current claims to early Iraq and Vietnam assurances and the Pentagon Papers revelation that publics were misled.
Iran Publicly Claims Strategic Advantage
- Greenwald reports Iranians believe they are winning and are publicly confident about the war's progress.
- He cites conversations with Tehran sources and recent Iranian strikes that indicate sustained capability.
Mission Accomplished Became A Cautionary Example
- Greenwald recounts the 'Mission Accomplished' moment in Iraq as an example of premature victory claims.
- He references Bush's May 1, 2003 carrier speech and the fabricated narrative of Iraqi welcoming.