Bannon`s War Room Episode 5155: War Brews In Iran; Preventing The Failure Of 2020 Election In Fulton County
Feb 19, 2026
Jason Frazier, election integrity activist pushing audits and reforms in Georgia. Jim Rickards, author and financial strategist on markets and geopolitical risk. They discuss growing tensions with Iran and the mechanics and likely targets of potential strikes. They also tackle Fulton County election oversight, mail-in ballot handling concerns, and calls for audits and accountability.
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Delay Major Military Action
- Avoid opening a large-scale regional war now because it would drag the U.S. into long conflicts and hurt midterm political standing.
- Prioritize drawing down forces in the Middle East and focus on hemispheric defense and space dominance instead.
Nuclear Timeline Versus Conventional Threats
- Jim Rickards and others argue Iran's nuclear delivery on missiles is years away but other threats are pressing.
- The immediate worry is Iran's missile, drone, and mass-attack capacity that could overwhelm defenses.
What A Decapitation Campaign Would Look Like
- Jim Rickards outlines a likely two-phase decapitation strike option: suppress air defenses and hit production, then target leadership.
- He insists boots won't invade; the operation aims to neutralize capabilities quickly.