The Matt Walsh Show Breaking News: US Strikes Iran
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Feb 28, 2026 
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Michael Knowles
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Dan Brouillette
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Aaron Cohen
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Tim Rice
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Morgan Murphy
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Alexander Gray
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Representative Claudia Tenney
Representative Claudia Tenney, a New York congresswoman backing the administration’s actions. Alexander Gray, former NSC chief of staff with strategic military perspective. Morgan Murphy, ex-Pentagon press secretary on timing and execution. Tim Rice, D.C. bureau chief tracking Capitol Hill reactions. Aaron Cohen, former IDF special operations veteran analyzing tactics. Dan Brouillette, ex-Energy Secretary on oil market effects. Michael Knowles, commentator on political and information warfare. They discuss strike targets, regional retaliation risks, coalition dynamics, energy and geopolitical fallout, and what to watch in the next 24–72 hours.
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Talks Failed As Iran Allegedly Strung Out Negotiations
- White House negotiators believed Iran was stalling at Geneva while rebuilding its nuclear capability, prompting a military option.
- Cabot describes Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff's final offer demanding destruction of sites and uranium handover.
Former Energy Secretary Sees Economic Levers For Change
- Dan Brouillette praised strikes as an opportunity for Iranians and predicted emerging grassroots leadership if top clerics fall.
- He tied regional economic incentives and Abraham Accords momentum to potential post-regime reconstruction.
Strikes Framed As Enforcement Of U.S. Credibility
- Fred Fleitz argued military force was a last resort after repeated Iranian manipulations of diplomacy.
- He framed the strikes as enforcing U.S. credibility after Tehran ignored ultimatums and rebuilt nuclear and missile capabilities.