Mark Levin Podcast 3/25/26 - Negotiating with Terror: The Reality of Iran's Nuclear Ambitions
Mar 26, 2026
Lee Smith, journalist and author of The China Matrix, explains his focus on geopolitics and U.S.-China policy. He discusses Iran's intransigence on nuclear talks and the surge of foreign-run social media influence posing as American voices. He also covers cyber campaigns, information-security risks, and how economic and political leverage shapes great-power rivalry.
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Iran Regime Must Be Fully Defeated
- Mark Levin argues Iran's regime cannot be incrementally weakened because removing military elements isn't enough to stop the regime's regenerative behavior.
- He frames proposed 15-point negotiations as effectively demanding Iran's unconditional surrender, which Iran rejected and called for its own terms.
Foreign Accounts Drove Much Early Iran Backlash
- Mark Levin cites Argyle Consulting research showing 60% of viral X posts about Iran originated outside the U.S., masking as American voices.
- He links foreign-funded overseas ad monetization and algorithms to amplified anti-Israel/anti-US narratives benefitting certain podcasters.
State-Linked Hacktivists Blend Cyberattacks And Propaganda
- Levin highlights Handala and Iran-linked hacktivist networks combining cyberattacks with narrative operations against U.S. and Israeli targets.
- He notes U.S. cybersecurity firms link Handala to Iran's Ministry of Intelligence and Security, showing state-backed info warfare.
