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EMERGENCY EPISODE: WAR WITH IRAN - with Mark Dubowitz and Nadav Eyal

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Feb 28, 2026
Nadav Eyal, Israeli journalist with frontline Iran and Israeli security insight, and Mark Dubowitz, U.S. Iran-policy expert focused on nukes and sanctions, discuss coordinated U.S.-Israeli strikes, Iran’s regional retaliation, the alleged targeting of Iran’s leadership, the Khamenei question, and whether the campaign aims for regime change or strategic degradation.
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Coordinated US‑Israeli Opening Strike

  • The initial operation was a coordinated US‑Israeli air and sea campaign striking leadership, missile, and nuclear sites across Tehran, Isfahan, Qom and other cities.
  • Mark Dubowitz described Israeli jets striking leadership compounds first, followed by dozens of US attack planes from carriers and regional bases.
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Decapitation Was Central To Targeting

  • A primary aim of the strikes was decapitation of Iran's senior leadership to disrupt command, control and retaliatory capacity.
  • Nadav and Mark said targets included Khamenei, the IRGC commander, the defense minister and senior intelligence officials.
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Iran Answered With Broad Ballistic And Drone Strikes

  • Iran responded with a wide-range barrage: ballistic missiles, drones and strikes at US bases and regional targets across at least seven countries.
  • Nadav Eyal reported roughly 40 ballistic missiles aimed at Israel and hits or attempts on bases in Bahrain, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar and Syria.
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