Pod Save the World Trump Fails To Destroy Iran’s Nuclear Program
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Jun 25, 2025 Nilou Tabrizi, a visual forensics reporter at The Washington Post and co-author of a book on Iran's women-led uprising, shares her insights on the recent turmoil in Iran. She discusses how Iranian civilians are affected by military actions and their challenges in reporting amidst conflict. The conversation also highlights the complexities of U.S.-Iran relations, the limitations of military solutions, and the deep emotional impact on ordinary Iranians. Tabrizi emphasizes the resilience of the Women's Life Freedom movement and the importance of understanding personal narratives in geopolitics.
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Bombing Fails to Halt Nuclear Program
- US and Israeli bombings of Iranian nuclear sites failed to destroy Iran's nuclear program.
- Diplomacy under the JCPOA was more effective than military strikes for setting back Iran's nuclear ambitions.
Resource Shortages Drive Ceasefire
- Iran's missile and Israel's interceptor shortages motivated the ceasefire to avoid further direct conflict.
- The ceasefire likely bought time rather than resolving underlying issues.
Illegality and Short-Termism in Strike
- The U.S. strike on Iran was illegal due to lack of imminent threat and did not have international authorization.
- The American political media's short-term focus obscures the long-term national security impacts.