Why the U.S. Is Striking – and Why It Will Fail

In this video, investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris reports from Mashhad, Iran — on the final day of the seven-day mourning ceremonies for Ali Khamenei.

But his report goes far beyond images of mourning. Lascaris examines the latest U.S. attacks, Iran’s response, and the growing debate over negotiations with Washington. At the center is one question: Why do many Iranians now see talks with Trump as pointless — and why is this position portrayed in Western media as “hardline”?

On the ground, Lascaris observes a reality rarely shown in mainstream coverage: massive crowds, deep anger, growing distrust toward the United States — and a society that is not calling for endless war, but for real deterrence and a lasting end to the attacks.

This video was produced by Reason2Resist and published on its YouTube channel on 10 July, 2026.

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ABOUT DIMITRI LASCARIS

Dimitri Lascaris is a journalist and lawyer. As a lawyer, he specializes in class action litigation, international law and human rights. He was a member of the shadow cabinets of the Green Parties of Canada and Quebec. In 2020, he ran for the leadership of the Green Party of Canada and came in second. He is also the founder and editor of the YouTube channel Reason2Resist with Dimitri Lascaris.