Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Douglas Macgregor: U.S. War on Iran Risks Triggering World War
Jan 14, 2026
Douglas Macgregor, a retired U.S. Army Colonel and combat veteran, shares his insights on the looming threat of U.S. and Israeli military action against Iran. He argues this could ignite a global conflict, drawing in powers like Russia and China. Macgregor analyzes the motivations behind intervention and the implications of regional tensions involving the Kurds and Turkey. He emphasizes the limits of air power and the risks of escalation, while proposing a no-first-use nuclear policy as a measure to prevent further conflict.
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Iran Is More Stable Than Many Assume
- Iran is socially cohesive and not on the verge of collapse despite protests and foreign-backed unrest.
- Regime change expectations in the U.S. are misguided and oversimplify Iran's internal dynamics.
War On Iran Risks Great Power Escalation
- A war on Iran would draw in Russia and China because of strategic stakes in the region and Belt and Road links.
- Macgregor warns such a conflict risks broader global escalation and involvement by major powers.
Israel Sees Iran As Strategic Linchpin
- Israel's regional ambitions (Gaza, Lebanon, Syria) drive its focus on neutralizing Iran as a strategic enabler.
- Macgregor argues Netanyahu cannot achieve broader goals without confronting Iran.