Judging Freedom COL. Jacques Baud : Is Iran a Threat to the United States?
Mar 5, 2026
Col Jacques Baud, former Swiss military intelligence officer and analyst, speaks about Iran and geopolitics. He questions claims that Iran threatens the United States. He discusses Iran’s nuclear history, missile program as deterrence, regional strategies by Israel, and Western perceptions. He also describes his own sanctions and legal battle.
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Sanctions Left Expert Isolated In Belgium
- Col Jacques Baud describes being sanctioned by the EU and effectively trapped in Belgium with blocked bank accounts after quoting a Ukrainian source.
- He and his lawyers secured a humanitarian exemption, but local banks (ING) delayed implementing it, forcing supporters to bring him food.
Host Praises And Offers Support To Baud
- Judge Andrew Napolitano expresses public support and hope for Baud's release, reflecting listener sympathy.
- He mentions viewers and his team wishing Baud well and hoping Baud can relocate outside EU reach next time.
Iran Is Not A Direct US Threat
- Col Jacques Baud argues Iran is not a direct threat to the United States, citing intelligence assessments and historical behavior.
- He cites CIA national estimates (2007) and recent DNI reviews saying Iran abandoned a weapons program (Project AMAD) and has no current nuclear weapons program.