Iran–Israel War: Diplomacy, Military Strategy, and Regime Change

Duration: 39:51 | Recorded on Saturday, June 21, 2025

S2E18 – In this episode, Kent and Kyle discuss the situation surrounding Iran and Israel. They delve into the historical context of U.S. intervention in Iran, particularly the 1953 coup that destabilized a democratic, multi-ethnic government and reinstated the Shah, ultimately leading to the 1979 revolution and the current theocratic regime. They also explore the internal dynamics of Iran, suggesting that a significant portion of its population desires a less theocratic government. Furthermore, they dive into Iran’s nuclear ambitions and its support for proxies like Hamas and Hezbollah and question the effectiveness of military intervention and advocating for diplomatic solutions. The brothers touch on the broader challenges of foreign policy in the Middle East, including the historical tendency of the U.S. to engage in naive regime change, they speculate on potential future scenarios and biblical prophecies related to the region.

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Show Notes

⁠CIA Confirms Role in 1953 Iran Coup⁠

⁠What Is the Iran Nuclear Deal? ⁠

⁠Iran’s Nuclear Facilities Have Been Obliterated — and Suggestions Otherwise are Fake News⁠

⁠Rick Steves’ Iran⁠

⁠Tucker Confronts Ted Cruz on His Support for Regime Change in Iran ⁠

⁠Opinion: Despite political tensions, Iran’s bond to Utah goes back over a hundred years ⁠

⁠Cyrus the Great⁠

⁠Persian Empire⁠