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Fake News? NY Times Says MBS Is Pushing Trump To Continue The War

2026-03-26
By: Mitchell Plitnick
On: March 26, 2026
In: Iran, Media, Saudi Arabia

Advertisements The Times published a very dubious piece about MBS pushing Trump to prolong the war. This video explains why the article is suspect and why it might have been planted by the Trump administration.   Watch on YouTube   Or stream on SpotifyContinue Reading

The U.S. and Israel’s diverging interests will prolong the war, but Iran will determine its outcome

2026-03-26
By: Mitchell Plitnick
On: March 26, 2026
In: Iran, Saudi Arabia

Advertisements The NY Times printed a very dubious report claiming, with tissue thin sourcing, that MBS is pushing Trump to continue the war, which is profoundly contrary to Saudi interests. If it’s fake, why did Trump officials plant the story? This piece explains. Read more at MondoweissContinue Reading

The war on Iran is forcing Gulf states to reconsider regional strategy as the U.S. and Israel lead the region into uncertainty

2026-03-06
By: Mitchell Plitnick
On: March 6, 2026
In: Iran, Saudi Arabia

Advertisements Iran’s retaliatory attacks on its neighbors, and the U.S. failure to plan for them, are forcing the Gulf Cooperation Council states to reconsider their regional strategies and their relationship with Washington. Read more at MondoweissContinue Reading

Why normalization between Israel and Saudi Arabia won’t happen now, regardless of what Trump wants

2025-11-14
By: Mitchell Plitnick
On: November 14, 2025
In: Donald Trump, Saudi Arabia

Advertisements Donald Trump aims to push Israel-Saudi normalization next week during his meeting with Mohammed bin Salman. MBS favors a weapons deal and a defense pact, while Israel will be in the background, working to ensure its regional dominance remains intact. Read more at MondoweissContinue Reading

Cutting Through: The Desperate Effort to De-Contextualize October 7

2024-04-09
By: Mitchell Plitnick
On: April 9, 2024
In: October 7

Advertisements Hamas bears full responsibility for its crimes on October 7, but the event was still the result of disastrous policy decisions by many outside actors. Both things can be and are true.Continue Reading

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