Daniel Davis Deep Dive Col Douglas Macgregor: NO the IRAN WAR is NOT OVER
Mar 10, 2026
Col Douglas Macgregor, retired U.S. Army colonel and defensive foreign policy analyst, critiques claims that the Iran war is over. He questions airpower effectiveness and scoped-war logic. He outlines Iran’s ongoing strike and economic leverage, warns of energy and inflation impacts, and considers the impracticality of ground invasion and wider escalation.
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Iran Retains Lethal Strike Capacity
- Macgregor warns Iran still shoots down ISR platforms and hasn't run out of missiles.
- He notes Iran announced ballistic missiles carrying 1,000–2,000 pound warheads and continues to inflict severe damage on Israel.
Global Energy Shock Will Bite Back
- Macgregor outlines cascading economic impacts: 25% of global oil offline, fertilizer and LNG disruptions, and constrained monetary policy.
- He links higher energy costs to rising consumer prices and the Fed's inability to cut rates.
U.S. Demands Reflect Israeli Goals Iran Will Refuse
- Macgregor argues U.S. demands mirror Israeli objectives and require Iran to dismantle enrichment and missiles, which Iran will reject.
- He says Iranian leadership will not 'submit unconditionally' and replacements fill any decapitation attempts.