The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2727 Scott Horton on Iran Regime Change Propaganda
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Jan 17, 2026 
Scott Horton, a Libertarian foreign-policy analyst and director of the Scott Horton Academy, dives into the complexities of U.S. interventionism regarding Iran. He critiques the instinctive American desire to intervene, questioning the authenticity of protests and the roles of Mossad and the CIA. Horton highlights historical events like the 1953 CIA coup's blowback and discusses how U.S. sanctions erode Iranian living standards, fueling unrest. The conversation covers the risks of military action, the exaggerated claims about Iran's nuclear program, and missed opportunities for normalization.
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Foreign Intelligence Active In Domestic Unrest
- Intelligence and foreign services openly operate on the ground influencing unrest, complicating claims of spontaneity.
- Horton cites Mossad boasting of involvement and public taunts by Mike Pompeo as evidence of external meddling.
Coup In 1953 Created Long-Term Blowback
- Historical U.S. interventions create long-term blowback that fuels later instability.
- Horton points to the 1953 coup and decades of interference as the origin of modern Iranian hostility.
Oppose Wars Regardless Of Political Alignments
- Resist partisan impulses that endorse foreign interventions because your favored leader supports them.
- Horton urges Americans, including Trump supporters, to oppose wars regardless of who proposes them.
