Trump Threatens to Take Iran ‘Back to Stone Age.’ Here’s Why It May Backfire. | w/ Foad Izadi

About this episode

The episode discusses the ongoing U.S.-Israeli war on Iran and the implications of Trump's threats against the country.

The U.S.-Israeli war on Iran has entered its second month, and despite repeated assassinations, attacks on infrastructure, and growing civilian casualties, Iran has not collapsed. Meanwhile, Donald Trump is threatening to take Iran “back to the Stone Age,” floating the seizure of oil infrastructure, Kharg Island, and even a military reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, all while claiming negotiations may be underway. So what is actually happening inside Iran? Is Tehran looking for a way out, ...

People in this episode

Host: Rania Khalek

Guest: Foad Izadi

Topics covered

• U.S.-Israeli relations
• Iran
• military strategy
• political commentary
• Middle East conflict

Keywords

• Iran
• Donald Trump
• U.S.-Israel
• military strategy
• Strait of Hormuz
• Kharg Island
• civilian casualties

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Iran, U.S., Israel

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