Steve Deace Show CHAOS? Here Are 8 Things We Know About the Iran War | Guest: Bob Vander Plaats | 3/23/26
Mar 23, 2026
Bob Vander Plaats, Iowa conservative leader at The Family Leader, reflects on politics and personal memories of Chuck Norris. The conversation touches on eight key takeaways about the Iran war, how pauses and coalition dynamics play out, and localizing campaigns to protect red states. Short, reflective, and politically charged.
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Eight Agreed Facts Shape Iran War Analysis
- Multiple concurrent truths shape the Iran war narrative rather than a single clear storyline.
- Steve Deace lists eight agreed facts (damage to Iran, diminished high command, markets hit, Arab coalition intact, Trump's dealmaking posture) that frame analysis.
Include Markets When Assessing War Costs
- Factor economic effects into war assessments because bond and oil markets signal longer-term costs.
- Steve notes bond market signals last week suggested negative economic outlooks tied to the conflict's duration.
Iran Retains Missile Threat Despite Damage
- Iran still retains missile capability even after strikes, complicating assumptions of decisive defeat.
- Aaron and Steve note IRBM launches and reports of one intercepted and one failed, implying partial operational capacity.