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Independent, British journalist Richard Medhurst reports on the United States' decision to bomb multiple nuclear sites in Iran.
Richard Thomas Medhurst (1992) is an independent journalist, political commentator, and analyst from the United Kingdom with a focus on international affairs, US politics, and the Middle East.
Medhurst is known for his coverage of the Julian Assange extradition case in London, as one of the only journalists to report on the trial of the WikiLeaks founder from inside the court.
He has also covered the Iran nuclear deal talks on the ground in Vienna.
Medhurst was born in Damascus, Syria. His father is English and mother is Syrian. Both his parents served in United Nations Peacekeeping and Observer missions and were among the UN Peacekeepers awarded the Nobel Peace Prize in 1988.
Owing to his parents’ professional mobility, he has lived in Syria, Pakistan, Switzerland, and Austria. He speaks four languages fluently: English, Arabic, French, and German.
As an independent journalist, Medhurst regularly hosts live broadcasts and video reports on his YouTube channel. Previous guests include the Foreign Minister of Venezuela, the Dep Foreign Minister of Iran; the Palestinian, Russian and Cuban ambassadors to the United Nations in Vienna; the former British Ambassador to Syria; and various UN officials, journalists, and more.
Medhurst’s reports and analysis on Yemen, Ukraine, Syria, Niger, Lebanon, Iran, the Israeli occupation in Palestine and its genocide in Gaza have gone viral countless times, racking up millions of views.
Richard Medhurst has a combined following of roughly one million people online, and appears regularly on international news outlets including Al Jazeera, WikiLeaks, Black Agenda Report, Al Mayadeen, The Times, LBC, and others.
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Richard Medhurst reports on the US bombing of multiple nuclear sites in Iran and analyzes the potential consequences and implications of this action.
Key Points:
- US Airstrikes: The US, under Donald Trump's orders, bombed three key Iranian nuclear sites: Natanz, Fordow, and Isfahan.
- US Involvement: Medhurst asserts that this action confirms the US's direct involvement in the ongoing conflict with Iran, arguing that Israel doesn't act without US approval.
- Bunker Buster Bombs: The US used powerful "bunker buster" bombs, which Israel doesn't possess, suggesting a deeper level of US involvement.
- Iranian Response: Medhurst discusses potential Iranian responses, including strikes on US bases, Saudi/UAE oil fields, or closing the Strait of Hormuz. He believes Iran must respond to maintain credibility.
- Media Propaganda: Medhurst criticizes mainstream media (specifically ABC News) for biased reporting, repeating White House claims without scrutiny and promoting fear of Iranian sleeper cells and cyberattacks.
- Diplomacy Failure: He argues that the US and Israel have repeatedly undermined diplomatic efforts, leaving Iran with limited options.
- Nuclear Terrorism: Medhurst labels the bombing of nuclear sites as "nuclear terrorism," highlighting the recklessness and potential for ecological disaster.
- Double Standards: He points out the hypocrisy of criticizing Russia for actions near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant while ignoring Israeli attacks on Iranian nuclear facilities.
Highlights:
- Medhurst emphasizes that the US bombing is a clear act of aggression and a significant escalation of the conflict.
- He strongly criticizes the US media for perpetuating propaganda and fear-mongering.
- He argues that Iran has been left with no choice but to respond forcefully to maintain its standing.
- He highlights the potential for ecological disaster due to the bombing of nuclear sites.
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Richard Medhurst is an independent journalist from the United Kingdom whose work focuses on US politics, international relations and the Middle East.