The Remnant with Jonah Goldberg Locating the Centrifuge
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Jun 18, 2025 Ken Pollack, vice president of the Middle East Institute and a former CIA analyst, dives into the intricate web of Israel-Iran relations and the implications of Iran’s nuclear program. He discusses Mossad’s operational success and the delicate balance of U.S. foreign policy. With a focus on Israel's military strategies, the conversation touches on the ramifications of potential military actions and the dynamic of regional power. The topic of Saudi Arabia's interests in regime change adds another layer to the geopolitical landscape.
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Israel's Tactical Success and Concern
- Israel's tactical operations against Iran's nuclear program are extremely effective and innovative.
- The long-term consequence might be the guaranteed eventual development of an Iranian nuclear weapon, despite setbacks.
Exaggerated Nuclear Threat Claims
- Netanyahu's justifications for the strike exaggerate the immediacy of Iran's nuclear threat without presenting clear evidence of imminence.
- Intelligence sees Iranian nuclear weapon progress as slow, with vague claims of acceleration lacking concrete proof.
Iran's Nuclear Program Reality
- Iran's nuclear program is definitively a weapons program, not peaceful energy development.
- Israel's capture of Iran's nuclear archive provided conclusive proof, confirming global skepticism about civilian intent.
