Daniel Davis Deep Dive "Bad Things" to Happen if U.S. Strikes IRAN /Lt Col Daniel Davis & Jeremy Scahill
Feb 20, 2026
Jeremy Scahill, investigative journalist and founder of DropSiteNews.com, known for reporting on U.S. military operations. They probe the likelihood of U.S. strikes on Iran and military options. They weigh Iran’s response, risks of tactical wins turning into long-term blowback, geopolitical moves by China and Russia, and the domestic politics pushing toward war.
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Targeting Missiles To Strip Deterrence
- Scahill says U.S. aims may include degrading Iran's ballistic missiles and drones to remove deterrence.
- He argues removing that deterrent would leave Iran exposed to ongoing Israeli and U.S. attacks.
You Can't Kill A Nation's Scientific Capacity
- Scahill stresses you cannot destroy Iran's intellectual nuclear capacity by strikes alone.
- He argues attempts to erase capability would be seen as crippling Iran's development and sovereignty.
Economic Warfare As Regime-Change Tool
- Scahill highlights U.S. economic pressure aims to provoke internal unrest and regime change.
- He says Iran is demanding sanctions relief to ease suffering of civilians, not just regime concessions.