# Max Blumenthal: Trump’s Iran Gamble Is Collapsing

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Podcast: [Max Blumenthal](https://stenobird.com/podcast/max-blumenthal-7221462)
Published: 2026-05-14T16:08:26+00:00
Episode link: https://thegrayzone.substack.com/p/max-blumenthal-trumps-iran-gamble
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## Resource

Max says Israel’s prison abuse, the Iran war, and Trump-world profiteering all point to one corrupt system, while Iran, Lebanon, and even veteran imperial planners like Robert Kagan confirm the U.S. is losing control. 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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