Honestly with Bari Weiss Iran Strikes Israel, Oil Fields Ablaze, and Will the U.S. Enter the War?
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Jun 15, 2025 
Michael Doran, a senior fellow at the Hudson Institute, shares his expertise on the escalating conflict between Iran and Israel. He discusses the recent missile strikes by Iran and Israel's retaliatory actions, emphasizing the complexities of U.S. involvement. Doran delves into the dangerous miscalculations of Iranian officials and Israel's military strategies under Netanyahu. The conversation also touches on the historical context of the conflict and how it reflects broader geopolitical dynamics, including the implications of Trump's foreign policy approach.
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Netanyahu and Trump's Deception
- Iran relied politically on the U.S. restraining Israel, assuming Trump favored a deal.
- Netanyahu outsmarted Iran by leveraging Trump's position and timed Israel's attack in a narrow window.
Israel's Advanced Intelligence Capabilities
- Israel uses multiple intelligence layers including human agents and AI to suppress Iranian missile launches.
- This complex system is a rare military feat that weakens Iran's ability to retaliate effectively.
Trump’s Complex Iran Policy Dynamics
- Trump balanced diverse and conflicting views within his team, making his Iran stance hard to interpret.
- He personally opposes a nuclear Iran, but surrounds himself with staff often indifferent or opposed to deep Israel alignment.
