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22. April 2026

Iran Closes Strait of Hormuz, Again

In this video, investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris reports on Iran’s renewed closure of the Strait of Hormuz — less than 24 hours after it was partially reopened. The focus is on contradictory statements by US President Donald Trump and developments that raise doubts about the stability of the situation. The key […]


18. April 2026

Prof. Wolff – What the Iran War Really Costs the World

In this video, Richard D. Wolff, Professor of Economics (emeritus) at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, analyzes the far-reaching economic consequences of the US-Israeli war on Iran. The focus is on the Strait of Hormuz, conflicting developments in energy prices and supply, and signs of escalation whose consequences may extend far beyond the region. The […]


17. April 2026

China Defies Trump – Will the Blockade Fail?

In this video, investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris and journalist Rami Yahia discuss the background and potential consequences of US efforts to control Iranian ports and shipping around the Strait of Hormuz. They examine conflicting developments on the ground, the role of China, and signs of shifting global power dynamics while raising […]


16. April 2026

Why the Iran ceasefire may have shifted the dynamics back in Trump’s favor

Written by Trita Parsi To read the original text in English visit the following link: https://quincyinst.us7.list-manage.com/track/click?u=422e58ecacb6f5ce044efe488&id=220a5b23fa&e=68ca6351a2 ABOUT TRITA PARSI Trita Parsi is co-founder and Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute and an expert on US-Iran relations and Middle East policy. He is the author of several books, including Losing an Enemy – Obama, Iran […]


14. April 2026

Iran-US Talks Collapse – What Comes Next

In this video, investigative journalist and human rights lawyer Dimitri Lascaris reports on April 12, 2026 from Beirut, Lebanon, on the unclear collapse of negotiations between the United States and Iran in Pakistan and highlights the contradictory statements of the involved parties. At the same time, he examines the ongoing Israeli attacks in southern Lebanon, […]


13. April 2026

FROM LEBANON: 160 Bombs in 10 Minutes – What I Saw

On April 8, just hours after a “ceasefire” was announced, Israel struck 110 targets in Lebanon, killing 357 people within ten minutes. Dimitri Lascaris travels to Beirut and documents the destruction and its aftermath on the ground. What really happened that day — and why is the war escalating despite an alleged ceasefire? To read […]


11. April 2026

REPORT FROM LEBANON: Massacre of Civilians – Israel’s War Escalates

On April 9, Dimitri Lascaris returns to Lebanon for the fifth time since the war began and reports directly from the streets of Beirut. Following this week’s deadly attacks carried out by Israel and Hezbollah’s response, a picture is emerging on the ground that casts the escalation in a new light. To read the transcript […]


10. April 2026

Trump Backs Down: Ceasefire with Iran – How Long Will It Last?

On April 7, Donald Trump openly threatened the destruction of Iranian civilization — only hours later, he unexpectedly announced a two-week ceasefire. What caused this sudden reversal, and why is an Iranian proposal now even being considered as a basis for a deal? Human rights lawyer and journalist Dimitri Lascaris examines the forces behind this […]


8. April 2026

FROM IRAN: Attack on Cultural Heritage – What’s Visible on the Ground

In his final report from Iran, Dimitri Lascaris examines the aftermath of attacks on major historical sites in Tehran. On the ground, he documents damage to palaces, museums, and cultural landmarks — some clearly marked as protected. Between visible destruction and unanswered questions, a picture emerges that challenges existing narratives. To read the transcript of […]