Paul Craig Roberts: Iran and the U.S. Move Closer to a Major Confrontation

Dialogue Works · Sep 8, 2026 · 51m

This interview analyzes the dangerous escalation between the US and Iran, arguing that Iran’s "tit-for-tat" strikes against American forces ignore the true source of the conflict: Israel’s regional agenda. The discussion warns of the growing risk of nuclear escalation, suggesting that Israeli leadership may manipulate US involvement to avoid domestic costs. It urges Iran and the Muslim world to form a unified front, potentially via the Mecca Agreement, to directly neutralize the Israeli threat rather than fighting a US proxy. Additionally, the conversation covers the expanding war in Ukraine…