Investigative journalist Matthew Vadum on July 5, 2026 joined NewsX World to discuss the massive funeral turnout for Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and President Trump’s surprised reaction.
Professor Aftab Kamal Pasha provided analysis.
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On July 6, 2026 (July 7 in India), Vadum appeared on NewsX World discussing President Trump’s NATO summit trip, talks with Erdogan and Zelenskyy, and Ukraine peace prospects.
Vadum observed strained relations: “He’s alienated a lot of European leaders… there’s a lot of tension within this NATO alliance.”
Vadum also discussed Graham Platner, the embattled Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate from Maine. Accused of sexual abuse, Platner denies the allegations.
“First off, nobody believes Graham Platner. They’ve heard enough about him and this latest rape allegation is just the last straw. And Democrats are lining up now to abandon him,” Vadum said.
“The writing is on the wall. It looks like Platner is doomed and he’s probably going to get out of the race in the next few days…”
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On July 9, 2026, NewsX World covered escalating U.S.-Iran hostilities.
Vadum explained the challenges: “Iran wants to shut down the Strait of Hormuz. The United States says no… I don’t see the hostilities dying down anytime soon.”
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On July 10, 2026, Vadum joined NewsX World in India, discussing Iran developments alongside President Trump’s housing bill freeze and SAVE Act push.
Vadum commented on mediation limits: “The mediators cannot stop the war. If Iran and the United States want to wage war… then the negotiators aren’t going to be able to stop them.”
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On July 10, 2026 (July 11 in India), there was further Iran coverage with Vadum’s analysis.
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On July 11, 2026, Vadum appeared on NewsX World analyzing ongoing Iran-U.S. tensions.
Vadum stated: “It does seem to have collapsed [the Memorandum of Understanding], but if Iran were to start being reasonable again… that doesn’t look likely.”
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On July 14, 2026, (July 15 in India), NewsX World discussed the U.S. Senate blocking the defense spending bill (NDAA) over Iran concerns.
Vadum noted: “This is Congress… firing a shot across the bow… saying they’re serious about ending this war.”
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