Mansa is joined by Comrade Elizabeth to discuss how the bulk of the international Marxist left failed the test posed by the US bombing of Iran. Instead of taking a clear and simple stand in defense of an oppressed country under attack by imperialism, most tendencies, including within Iran, either shouted revolution and class war, equated Iran with Israel and the US, or chanted pacifist slogans that drew no line against their own bourgeoisies... yet they all carry on convinced that they did the right thing. The state of the Marxist left is dire and there is an urgent need to debate the failures of this episode in order to prepare for the looming chaos as US imperialism becomes increasingly belligerent.
*Note - I mistakenly refer to Harold Daggett, leader of the ILA, as someone who said nothing about the war. In fact, he was for the war and congratulated Trump on the strikes against Iran. See his statement here: https://gcaptain.com/ila-president-lauds-trumps-iran-strike-in-unprecedented-union-endorsement-of-military-action/
This discussion is based on our article titled "Iran under attack: Marxists who failed the test" https://iclfi.org/spartacist/en/2025-iran-left
Read our initial statement on the war here: https://iclfi.org/spartacist/en/2025-iran
Follow us on X @SpartacistICL or Mansa on insta @punjabibolshevik
Popular Podcasts
Fudd Around And Find Out
UConn basketball star Azzi Fudd brings her championship swag to iHeart Women’s Sports with Fudd Around and Find Out, a weekly podcast that takes fans along for the ride as Azzi spends her final year of college trying to reclaim the National Championship and prepare to be a first round WNBA draft pick. Ever wonder what it’s like to be a world-class athlete in the public spotlight while still managing schoolwork, friendships and family time? It’s time to Fudd Around and Find Out!
Crime Junkie
Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by audiochuck Media Company.
The Breakfast Club
The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!