Part Of The Problem Trump and Iran w/ Scott Horton
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Jun 18, 2025 
Scott Horton, a prominent Libertarian author and host of The Scott Horton Show, dives into the recent alarming remarks by Trump about Iran. The discussion highlights the historical precedents of U.S.-Iran relations and the chaos stemming from foreign interventions. Horton critiques misleading narratives about nuclear negotiations, exploring how Trump's leadership style could escalate tensions. They delve into the complexities of U.S. intervention in the Middle East and the unpredictable consequences that can arise from rigid negotiation terms.
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Trump's Evacuate Tehran Tweet Implies Escalation
- Donald Trump's tweet urging evacuation of Tehran implied extreme escalation like carpet bombing or worse.
- Such language from a U.S. president indicates a dangerous and unprecedented threat level in contemporary U.S.-Iran tensions.
Use Public Voice Against War
- Call and email the White House repeatedly to oppose escalation of the Iran conflict.
- Public pressure matters to influence policymakers and potentially prevent war escalation.
Risks of Regime Change in Iran
- Regime change wars in countries like Iraq, Libya, and Syria led to chaos and civil wars.
- Iran's complex society likely faces even more instability if regime change is attempted, despite internal dissent.
