Does Donald Trump remember who started the war in Iran?

The episode of 'The News Agents' examines the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, where Donald Trump's administration has positioned itself as a 'saviour' through Project Freedom—a military operation framed as a humanitarian corridor to protect commercial shipping. However, the hosts critically question this narrative, arguing that the U.S. is not a neutral actor but a key provocateur in the conflict, with Iran accusing the U.S. of starting the war. The episode highlights the growing international skepticism, particularly from allies like the UK, where Chancellor Rachel Reeves publicly clashed with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Besant over the war's futility and lack of clear objectives. Meanwhile, the geopolitical fallout extends beyond the Middle East, with Europe attempting to fill the security vacuum left by a faltering U.S. leadership, and domestic politics in the UK intensifying around issues like anti-Semitism, local elections, and party leadership struggles. The episode also critiques the erosion of constitutional norms in the U.S., exemplified by a judicial nominee’s inability to name the 22nd Amendment, symbolizing a broader crisis of accountability and rule of law under Trump’s influence.