Episode Details

- The US has launched (re-launched) a war of aggression against Iran;

- The US seeks to decapitate Iran's military and political leadership, degrade Iranian military capabilities, than use special forces, militants, and terrorists to topple the government on the ground;

- Iran seeks to leverage "mosaic defense" to continue defense despite decapitation strikes, and long-term survival;

- Iranian survival will result in depleted US munition stockpiles, allowing more damage to be dealt to US targets and proxies across the region and compromising US global ambitions in the short and long-term;

- The US seeks to topple Iran and consolidate control over the Middle East to further isolate and contain both Russia and eventually China in pursuit of global primacy;

Resources:

AP - Live Updates on Iran:
https://apnews.com/live/live-updates-israel-iran-february-28-2026
Brookings Institution - Which Path to Persia? (2009):
https://www.brookings.edu/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/06_iran_strategy.pdf
NYT - U.S. STRATEGY PLAN CALLS FOR INSURING NO RIVALS DEVELOP (1992):
https://www.nytimes.com/1992/03/08/world/us-strategy-plan-calls-for-insuring-no-rivals-develop.html
American Rhetoric - Trump Announces Operation Epic Fury (Feb. 28, 2026):
https://www.americanrhetoric.com/speeches/donaldtrumpoperationroaringlion.htm

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