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Colonel Douglas Macgregor discusses why a US attack on Iran will be unsuccessful and could trigger World War 3.
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Main Topic:
The potential for a US attack on Iran to trigger World War III, and the motivations and potential consequences of such an action.
Key Points:
- Imminent Attack: Col. Macgregor believes the decision to attack Iran has already been made by President Trump, influenced heavily by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu. The US is currently assembling air and naval forces for the attack.
- Limited Impact of Initial Strikes: He argues that the impact of initial strikes is overestimated and Iran's military capabilities are far more advanced than commonly perceived.
- Israel's Hegemony: Macgregor claims the war is about securing the Jewish state's hegemony over the region and its oil and gas resources, similar to the failed attempt to dismantle Russia.
- US Complicity: He asserts that Netanyahu has significant control over the US Congress and influences President Trump's decisions regarding Iran.
- Iran's Capabilities: Iran is a large, continental power, unlike previous adversaries Israel has faced. The US, primarily an air and maritime power, will face challenges in a protracted conflict.
- Domestic Concerns: Macgregor expresses concern about the potential for domestic unrest in the US if the war goes poorly, especially given the large number of undocumented immigrants.
- Global Opposition: He predicts that a US attack on Iran will further isolate the US on the world stage, with many countries siding with Iran.
- Potential for Nuclear Escalation: Macgregor raises the possibility of Israel using tactical nuclear weapons in desperation, which he believes would be a grave mistake.
- Trump's Unwavering Decision: He believes it is unlikely that President Trump will change his mind about attacking Iran, due to his impulsiveness and belief in unchallenged US power.
Highlights:
- The speaker emphasizes the significant influence of Netanyahu over US foreign policy regarding Iran.
- He warns of the potential for a long and costly war with Iran, with limited chances of success.
- The discussion highlights the risk of escalation, including the potential use of nuclear weapons.
- Macgregor criticizes the lack of public debate and Congressional oversight regarding the decision to attack Iran.
About Channel:
Glenn Diesen is a professor of Russian international affairs, with focus on geoeconomics, conservatism and the Greater Eurasia Initiative.
Professor Diesen is an academic, author, editor, and political commentator. His research focus is primarily on Russian foreign policy and the geoeconomics of Greater Eurasia and the emerging strategic partnership between Russia and China. Diesen’s latest books are Russophobia: Propaganda in International Politics (2022), Europe as the Western Peninsula of Greater Eurasia: Geoeconomic Regions in a Multipolar World (2021); Russian Conservatism: Managing Change under Permanent Revolution (2021); Great Power Politics in the Fourth Industrial Rivalry: The Geoeconomics of Technological Sovereignty (2021); The Return of Eurasia (2021); Russia in a Changing World (2020); The Decay of Western Civilisation and Resurgence of Russia: Between Gemeinschaft and Gesellschaft (2018); Russia’s Geoeconomic Strategy for a Greater Eurasia (2017); and EU and NATO relations with Russia: After the collapse of the Soviet Union (2015).
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