The Bunker – News without the nonsense Twilight of the Ayatollahs? – Start Your Week with Ros Taylor
Jan 12, 2026
Ros Taylor, a broadcaster and author known for her insights on politics, discusses the urgent protests in Iran against its theocratic regime. She examines the challenges to revolution and the potential for U.S. intervention, framing the logistical hurdles and geopolitical implications. Taylor also delves into Trump's foreign policy whims concerning Greenland, Venezuela, and Cuba, highlighting the complexities of support for Ukraine. Additionally, she critiques the UK's limited options in defense funding and political strategies concerning social media regulations.
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Intervention Risks And Practical Limits
- Trump has threatened intervention while Iran warns it would attack Israel in response, raising escalation risks.
- Ros Taylor stresses practical obstacles and uncertain benefits of US military action in Iran.
Pahlavi As Controversial Figurehead
- Reza Pahlavi, son of the deposed Shah, is promoted by some protesters as a rallying figure despite broad distrust.
- Ros Taylor notes he lives in Washington DC and remains a recognisable but controversial option.
Greenland Could Fracture NATO
- Greenland poses a unique NATO stress test because the US could sideline Denmark by dealing directly with Greenland.
- Ros Taylor warns such a wedge could psychologically and politically undermine NATO cohesion.
