This weekâs Global Research News Hour presents diverse reactions to the escalating US-Iran tensions in the last week following the assassination of the Islamic Republicâs highly revered military commander General Qasem Soleimani. Allan Wise shares his thoughts as a Canadian with family living in the country, and as a critic of Iran's human rights record. Glenn Michalchuk a long-time Canadian peace activist breaks down the proper role of Canadians in reversing the tide toward war. Pepe Esscobar, journalist, gopolitical analyst and correspondent-at-large for Hong Kong-based Asia Times outlines some of the dynamics behind Trump's provocative behaviour toward the Islamic Republic, and what it means for the region, and the world.
interviews by Michael Welch
there is potentially coarse language at marker 33:54 (absolute bullshit) although it is carefully edited so te complete word is not aired.