Redacted News Americans Will Die for Israel's Evil War with Iran | Redacted w Clayton Morris
Feb 27, 2026
John Kiriakou, former CIA officer turned whistleblower, and Douglas McGregor, retired Army colonel and military analyst, debate U.S. policy toward Iran. They discuss who is pushing for war, Iran’s military capabilities and risks to the region, how intelligence and media shape threat narratives, and the political and logistical costs of a potential conflict.
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Region Policy Aimed To Protect Israel
- U.S. policy toward Iran is driven largely by making the region safe for Israel rather than clear American strategic gain.
- Douglas Macgregor argues decades-long goal is Israeli hegemony and U.S. leaders align because of billionaire influence and funding dynamics.
War With Iran Risks High U.S. Costs
- A full-scale attack on Iran risks heavy U.S. losses and likely won't achieve regime collapse quickly.
- Macgregor warns Iran's large missile arsenal, foreign advisors, and integrated defenses mean U.S. strikes could be limited and short-lived.
Questioning The Intelligence On Iran's Nukes
- Intelligence claims about an Iranian weapons program are unreliable and often originate from Israeli sources.
- John Kiriakou notes two National Intelligence Estimates found no Iranian weapons program and cautions against treating Israeli intel as gospel.