#382 - “Burn it Down!” - Mossad in Iran, Trump Regime Change, Clinton Bribe & Nuke Deal | Trita Parsi

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Feb 10, 2026

Trita Parsi, Iranian-born analyst and Iran policy expert who advised on the 2015 nuclear talks, joins to unpack diplomacy and regional power plays. He explores UN veto reform, covert operations and Mossad speculation, the MEK lobbying saga, the 1953 coup's legacy, the JCPOA backchannels, and how Gulf states and mediation shape the Iran question.

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The New Fog Of War: Fake Images Everywhere

Social media and AI create a new 'fog of war' by mixing real and fake imagery, paralyzing public judgment.
Constant doubt over authenticity weakens timely public responses to crises.

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Small States Stepped Into Mediation Vacuum

Sweden historically punched above its weight as a mediator, inspiring Trita's diplomacy ambitions.
Small states like Qatar and Oman now fill mediation roles left vacant by weakened multilateral institutions.

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Goalposts Shift From Nukes To Regional Hegemony

Israel's campaign aimed to change regional balance, not only Iran's enrichment.
Removing Iran's military capacity, including missiles, became the shifting Israeli objective after nuclear constraints.

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