EP:39 - A Disastrous War
From Provoked with Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton by Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton
March 21, 2026 · 1h 19m · Episode 39
About this episode
Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton interview Arta Moeini about the implications of Israeli strikes on Iranian gas facilities and the complexities of U.S. foreign policy in the region.
Darryl Cooper and Scott Horton interview Arta Moeini, Managing Director of the Institute for Peace & Diplomacy, discussing the implications of recent Israeli strikes on Iranian gas facilities and the potential for Iranian retaliation. They critique America's flawed strategies that overestimate the ease of regime change in Iran and explore Tehran's shift to a more aggressive stance. The conversation addresses the muddled objectives of U.S. foreign policy, concerns about escalating conflicts, and domestic political ramifications, including Joe Kent's resignation. Emphasizing the need for a realist approach to align foreign policy with American interests, they conclude with a cautious outlook on the situation's complexities and the importance of ongoing dialogue. Chapters 0:38 Introduction and Context 1:56 Escalating Conflict in the Middle East 4:50 The U.S.-Israel Relationship Dynamics 8:02 The Role of Military Strategy 9:27 Iran's Response and Strategy 13:58 Proportionality and Deterrence 15:01 The Nature of Modern Warfare 19:11 The Perception of Iranian Power 24:24 Economic Implications of Sanctions 25:53 Asymmetrical Warfare and Technology 28:53 The American Political Landscape…
People in this episode
Hosts: Darryl Cooper, Scott Horton
Guest: Arta Moeini
Topics covered
- Middle East conflict
- U.S. foreign policy
- Iranian strategy
- military dynamics
- political implications
Keywords
- Iran
- Israel
- U.S. foreign policy
- military strategy
- regime change
- Joe Kent
- escalation
- diplomacy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Institute for Peace & Diplomacy
Places: Iran, Israel, United States
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