The Michael Knowles Show Ep. 1923 - Did Israel Drag Us Into War With Iran?
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Mar 3, 2026 A viral Marco Rubio clip and the debate over whether Israel forced U.S. action against Iran. Discussion of missile buildup, timing, and strategic aims behind strikes. Examination of political framing from lawmakers and just war arguments. A notable Bill Clinton deposition about Epstein is recapped. A viral Charlotte video shows a driver attempting to run down a police officer.
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Rubio Clip Misses Full Context On Iran Strike
- Marco Rubio's clip that went viral appears to say Israel forced the US to strike Iran.
- Rubio's full remarks clarify the US planned this operation anyway due to Iran's growing missile/drone threat and acted now because Israeli action would precipitate retaliation.
Imminent Immunity Was About Iran's Missile Arsenal
- The administration argues the strike was both timely and inevitable because Iran's conventional missiles and drones would soon give it 'immunity.'
- That immunity refers to sheer quantity of launchers, not nuclear progress, which would make future attacks far harder to stop.
Gulf Buildup Shows Preplanned US Strategy
- Multiple signals, including a two-month US military buildup in the Gulf, indicate this action was planned and prepared by the administration.
- Michael Knowles argues this undercuts the narrative that Israel suddenly 'dragged' the US into a hasty war.
