# Max Blumenthal: Trump loses Iran, wins insider profits

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Podcast: [Max Blumenthal](https://stenobird.com/podcast/max-blumenthal-7221462)
Published: 2026-05-12T16:28:49+00:00
Episode link: https://thegrayzone.substack.com/p/max-blumenthal-trump-loses-iran-wins
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Duration seconds: 786

## Resource

On CGTN, Max says Trump has boxed himself into a war Israel helped shape, while Iran holds the leverage, U.S. bases are damaged, and administration insiders profit as average Americans pay the cost. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit thegrayzone.substack.com/subscribe

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