Novara Live The Illegal War on Iran Is Escalating… What Next?
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Mar 3, 2026 Kieran Andrieu, political commentator known for sharp geopolitical and UK politics analysis. He dissects the escalating conflict with Iran, covering strikes, regional retaliation and economic shocks. He also debates Israel’s influence on US policy and whether Britain is bending to Washington. Plus a look at the Greens’ surprising local surge.
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US Admits Acting To Back Israel's Planned Attack
- Marco Rubio admitted the US struck because Israel was going to attack and Iran would retaliate against US bases, framing US action as preemption of Israel's initiative.
- Aaron calls this 'tail wagging the dog', meaning Israel drove US decision-making.
Netanyahu Seeks Longstanding Regional Remake
- Netanyahu openly celebrated US alignment as allowing Israel to pursue a long-term project to neutralise regional rivals, a decades-old aim not tied solely to nuclear concerns.
- Aaron stresses Netanyahu's objective is eliminating Iran as a peer regional power, part of a 'greater Israel' strategy.
Israel Seizing A Short Strategic Window
- Kieran Andrieu outlines Israel's strategic window: Trump administration alignment and fear that global opinion may shift, so Israel is seizing a moment to accrue resources and eliminate rivals.
- He calls it an 'insurance policy' to secure advantages before future political shifts.