Daniel Davis Deep Dive Col Douglas Macgregor: What if IRAN's MISSILE DEFENSE WORKS?
Feb 10, 2026
Col Douglas Macgregor, retired Army colonel and defense analyst, offers blunt takes on strategy and geopolitical drivers. He discusses Iran's upgraded missile defenses and likely retaliatory options. He examines who benefits from a war with Iran, risks to U.S. forces, and how political pressures shape decisions. He also connects Iran, Russia, and Ukraine tensions and the broader strategic stakes.
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Netanyahu's Strategic Pressure
- Col. Douglas Macgregor argues Netanyahu pushes a Greater Israel agenda that drives repeated trips and pressure on the U.S.
- He warns U.S. decision-makers listen to international financial and political influence behind Israeli lobbying.
Public Support Is Conditioned, Not Fixed
- Macgregor says Americans have been conditioned to see Iran as the region's primary evil, easing support for attack.
- He cautions public backing can erode quickly if casualties or prolonged costs appear.
Plan For Robust Iranian Air Defenses
- Account for advanced Iranian air defenses including Russian S-300 and Chinese HQ-9B when planning strikes.
- Expect high missile attrition and limited strike effectiveness over weeks, not days.