Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews 2/6/26 Kyle Anzalone on America’s Plan for Iran and the Savagery of Israel
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Feb 9, 2026 Kyle Anzalone, news editor at the Libertarian Institute and Antiwar.com commentator, discusses U.S. talks with Iran and the chances of strikes. He covers Israel’s actions in Gaza, southern Lebanon and Syria. Short, pointed takes on nuclear talks, covert tactics, risks of fragmentation, and the humanitarian toll in Gaza.
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Talks Framed To Produce No Deal
- The Oman talks centered on nuclear issues while the U.S. pushed to include missiles and regional ties.
- Israel and U.S. demands may be calibrated to make a deal impossible, ensuring continued pressure on Iran.
Military Posture Signals Imminent Risk
- The U.S. and Israel are positioning interceptors, destroyers, and jets to enable a potential strike on Iran.
- Kyle warns this buildup suggests a possible strike could occur within weeks if diplomacy stalls.
Decapitation Or Embargo: Both Escalatory
- Planners consider decapitation strikes against Iranian leadership or targeting missile and nuclear sites to trigger regime collapse.
- Kyle says embargoes or seizures of oil would likely escalate to war even if pursued instead of direct strikes.
