As the United States-Israel war on Iran deepens, conflict scholar David Keen examines why some wars persist without a clear victory. He argues that war can serve political control, economic interests and systems of power that outlive the battlefield. From sanctions and smuggling to military spending and useful enemies, Keen explains how conflict can become functional and why making peace more attractive than war is often the real challenge.

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In his first sit-down interview with Al Jazeera since taking office, New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani reflects on his first 100 days in office. He discusses childcare, housing costs, taxing the wealthy, relations with the US president, opposition to the war on Iran, rising anti-Muslim bigotry, and what Democrats are missing in their appeal to working-class voters.

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Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi tells Talk to Al Jazeera that Iran is not negotiating with the United States, despite ongoing exchanges of messages, including direct communication from US envoy Steve Witkoff.

Araghchi says talks lack trust, adding that no response has been given to US proposals, and that there is no basis for negotiations. Araghchi outlines Iran's conditions for ending the war, warns against threats and deadlines, and signals a readiness to continue defending the country as regional tensions escalate.

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US messages via Witkoff and intermediaries are not negotiations: Araghchi | Talk to Al Jazeera

Cuba is facing widespread blackouts as United States sanctions restrict fuel supplies, crippling the island's energy system and economy.

In this episode of Talk to Al Jazeera, Deputy Foreign Minister Josefina Vidal Ferreiro defends Cuba's position, rejects US pressure, and warns of growing humanitarian consequences. She also responds to US President Donald Trump's remarks suggesting Cuba could be targeted next after Iran.

As tensions rise, Vidal insists that Cuba will resist while calling for dialogue, raising questions about how far this confrontation could go.

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