FDD Morning Brief FDD Morning Brief | feat. Mark Dubowitz (Jun. 20)
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Jun 20, 2025 
Mark Dubowitz, Chief Executive of FDD and host of The Iran Breakdown, shares fascinating insights on the volatile dynamics between Iran and Israel. He discusses Iran's recent cyber theft, which cost them $90 million, highlighting the escalating military confrontations likened to a heavyweight bout. The conversation also dives into public perceptions of Iran as a national security threat in the U.S. and the complexities of navigating Iran's internal political turmoil amidst external pressures, especially regarding its nuclear ambitions.
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Jon Schanzer's War Escape
- Jon Schanzer led a journalist delegation in Israel when the war broke out and was trapped in a hotel under missile attack.
- He and the group escaped overland to Jordan, then Greece, finally returning home safely amid ongoing conflict.
Israel's Heavy Lifting in War
- Israel has achieved air superiority and severely damaged Iran's nuclear program.
- Yet, American entry is complicated by isolationist opposition inside the MAGA movement.
Crypto Hack Undermines Iran
- Hackers drained $90 million from Iran's largest crypto exchange, Novatex, to disrupt regime funds.
- They transferred stolen funds to wallets they don't control, effectively destroying the money.