For Heaven's Sake Iran: When the Story Changes
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Jan 13, 2026 The discussion dives into the evolving narrative surrounding Iran and the challenges to long-held Western assumptions. With critiques of the 2015 JCPOA's approach and the consequences of its sunset clauses, the hosts highlight the moral dilemmas faced by progressives in addressing Iranian repression. They explore deep theological motivations behind Iranian actions and the marginalized voices warning of its dangers. Personal reflections from Israelis emphasize the real-life impacts of governmental decisions, urging solidarity with the Iranian people's plight.
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The Conceit Behind The JCPOA
- The dominant concepcia treated Iran as too strong and inevitable, pushing a policy of appeasement like the JCPOA.
- That deal slowed but rewarded Iran, enabling regional aggression and future breakout after sunset clauses expire.
Don't Assume Shared Rational Self‑Interest
- Assuming adversaries share our rational self-interest blinded policymakers to ideological sacrifice and religiously driven self-destruction.
- Iran's theology includes readiness for martyrdom, so conventional deterrence calculus can fail.
Holocaust Denial As A Warning Sign
- Iran's institutional promotion of Holocaust denial signaled a ferocious ideological commitment and global weaponization of antisemitism.
- That cultural campaign convinced Yossi to treat the regime as existentially hostile, not merely negotiable.