Iran Vows Retaliation: Israel’s Strikes on Consulate Sparks Threats
- Elijah Magnier
- Wednesday 3 Apr 24
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On this episode of The Backstory, host Rachel Blevins discussed several topics from around the globe, including the recent statement from Iran about seeking vengeance over the Israeli attack on their consulate in Damascus, Syria.
In the first hour, lawyer Steve Gill dives into the extension of the gag order against Donald Trump, as the judge attempts to silence the former president from targeting his daughter.
Then, independent journalist Daniel Lazare discusses RFK Jr’s interviews with CNN and Fox News and his potential to be an election spoiler.
To open the final hour, veteran war correspondent Elijah Magnier provides insights into the Israeli airstrikes on the Iranian consulate in Damascus, Syria.
Lastly, journalist, and geopolitical analyst KJ Noh discusses the phone call between Joe Biden and Xi Jinping, highlighting escalating tensions between the U.S. and China.

Elijah Magnier
Elijah J. Magnier is a veteran war-zone correspondent and political analyst with over 38 years’ experience in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). Extended field work in Lebanon, Bosnia, Iraq, Iran, Sudan, Libya and Syria, created his extensive network of trusted military and political contacts. Magnier specialises in real-time reporting and in-depth analysis of political, strategic and military planning, terrorism and counter-terrorism.
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