Fmr. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper on the Iran War's First Week
About this episode
Former Secretary of Defense Mark Esper discusses the escalating conflict involving the U.S., Israel, and Iran following recent military strikes.
As the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran escalates following the February 28 strikes, former U.S. Secretary of Defense Mark Esper joined A'ndre for a quick chat to assess how the conflict is unfolding and what may come next. Esper discusses how President Donald Trump and his national security team may be evaluating the campaign, the strategic objectives behind the strikes on Iran’s leadership and military infrastructure, and what success might realistically look like for Washing...
People in this episode
Host: A'ndre
Guest: Mark Esper
Topics covered
- Iran War
- U.S. foreign policy
- national security
- military strategy
- Middle East conflict
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Burn Bag Media
Places: United States, Israel, Iran
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