The Ben Shapiro Show Ep. 2389 - BREAKING: Iran’s NEXT Leader… KILLED
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Mar 17, 2026 A heated look at targeted strikes on Iran’s leadership and the reported degradation of its missile and drone capabilities. Discussion of whether current actions could spark public uprising inside Iran. Examination of misinformation, AI fakes, and media narratives that paint U.S. efforts as failures. A critique of allied reliability and what makes a nation a true partner in conflict.
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Iran's Military Campaign Has Systematically Degraded Its Capabilities
- Ben Shapiro argues the US and Israel have methodically degraded Iran's military and leadership through targeted strikes and intelligence-led operations.
- He cites Al Jazeera analysis, IDF statements, and claimed drops from 350 to low double-digit missile launches and 90% missile capacity loss.
Phased Strategy Prevents Iran From Reconstituting Forces
- The campaign moves in phases: suppress air defenses and decapitate command, then target defense industrial bases to prevent rebuild.
- Ben references CENTCOM declaring local air superiority and Al Jazeera's phased analysis as evidence of strategy.
External Pressure Could Enable Renewed Iranian Protests
- Shapiro predicts popular Iranian unrest once citizens feel safer enough to protest, arguing US/Israeli strikes provide cover.
- He contrasts this with prior protests where lack of external support led to dispersal after sniper killings.