The Dispatch Podcast Regime Change | Interview: John Bolton
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Jun 23, 2025 
Former National Security Advisor John Bolton shares his views on recent U.S. strikes against Iranian nuclear facilities, advocating for decisive action from the Trump administration. National correspondent Kevin Williamson discusses Israel’s strategic role and potential Iranian retaliation. Mike Nelson, a retired Army Special Forces officer, emphasizes the implications of the strikes on regional stability. Charlotte Lawson offers insider insights on Israel's response, framing the ongoing geopolitical tensions and considering the challenges of regime change.
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Regime Change Is Essential
- Iran's nuclear program requires ongoing pressure beyond initial strikes to be effectively dismantled.
- Regime change is necessary as the regime's nuclear ambitions and terrorism support threaten lasting peace in the Middle East.
Destabilizing Iranian Leadership
- Destabilizing the Iranian regime can ripple through its proxies and weaken Islamist terrorism.
- Divisions among Iran's leadership might facilitate the eventual fall of the regime if the opposition unites.
Iranian Opposition Landscape
- Iran faces internal dissent from ethnic groups and youth challenging the regime's legitimacy.
- The opposition lacks leadership and cohesion but remains a potential force if supported covertly, without boots on the ground.