TRIGGERnometry Mehdi Hasan Debate on the Iran War, Immigration and the Israel Lobby
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Mar 27, 2026 
Mehdi Hasan, British-American journalist and editor of Zeteo, dives into a fiery clash over Iran, Trump, and Washington’s Israel politics. He also tackles immigration backlash, Democratic populism, Islamist violence, and why AI warfare could become the next global danger.
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How The Israel Lobby Shapes US Politics
- Mehdi Hasan says Israel's influence works through domestic American politics, especially lobbying, donor pressure, and primary threats, not mystical foreign control.
- His example is Democrats whose voters oppose Gaza policy while many Democratic members still back Israel and fear AIPAC-funded challengers.
Why Iran Could Be Worse Than Iraq
- Mehdi Hasan says war with Iran could outscale Iraq because Iran is larger, harder to topple, and tied to global energy and regional escalation.
- He warns of oil shocks, environmental damage, and delayed "blowback" where future attacks arrive long after Americans forget what triggered them.
Why Bombing Cannot End Iran's Nuclear Program
- Mehdi Hasan argues bombing Iran cannot solve nuclear proliferation because expertise survives and each strike only delays rebuilding.
- He contrasts that with the JCPOA, saying Iran had 3.64% enrichment under the deal versus 60% after Trump withdrew and later attacks disrupted negotiations.
