The US and Israel attack Iran, foment chaos

Australia Matters · Mar 2, 2026 · 27m

The ‘president of peace’ has started another war with Iran, with no apparent regard for the consequences. On this episode of After America, Allan Behm and Dr Emma Shortis discuss the US-Israeli attacks on Iran and the assassination of its leader, Trump and Netanyahu’s cynical messages for the Iranian people, what this war means for nuclear proliferation, and the Australian government’s “deeply disappointing” response. This discussion was recorded on Monday 2 March 2026. The latest Vantage Point essay, What we owe the water: It's time for a fossil fuel…