Sanctions, Black Markets, and IRGC Power

Discussion of how U.S. sanctions empower IRGC-controlled black markets and can unintentionally strengthen the regime.

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Darryl Cooper & Scott Horton speak with Trita Parsi, co-founder of the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft, about the complex geopolitical dynamics in the Middle East, focusing on Iran's role in U.S. foreign policy under the Trump administration. Parsi discusses the potential for conflict, Trump's unpredictable decision-making, and Israel's influence on U.S. actions. They explore the implications of military pressures on Iran and the internal challenges the regime faces. Parsi calls for a nuanced public discourse to better understand these intricate relationships and their consequences.

0:38 Another War for Israel?

1:24 Bacevich and His Insights

4:23 Trump and Potential War with Iran

9:33 Iran's Calculated Risks

12:48 The Complexities of Iranian Strategy

18:10 Iranian Protest Movements and Internal Dynamics

25:09 The Future of Iran's Leadership

28:52 The Role of External Powers

34:20 The Consequences of War

39:02 The Dynamics of U.S.-Iran Relations

46:26 The Paranoia of an Endangered Nation

51:03 The Reality of Military Conflict