The Dispatch Podcast When A Weak Iran Goes Nuclear | Interview: Michael Singh
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Feb 3, 2025 Michael Singh, managing director at The Washington Institute, draws on his extensive expertise in Middle East policy. He discusses the precarious situation of a weakened Iran potentially going nuclear. Topics include Iran's military challenges, the significance of its proxy operations, and the strategies needed to prevent a nuclear threat. Singh emphasizes the necessity of a maximum pressure campaign and the complexities of U.S.-Iran relations. He also predicts Iran's nuclear capabilities by 2029 and the need for a collaborative approach from the U.S. and Israel.
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Iran's Paradoxical State
- The incoming Trump administration faces a vulnerable Iran, closer to nuclear weapons than ever.
- This dangerous paradox arises from Israel's effective dismantling of Iranian proxies and Iran's nuclear program expansion.
Ring of Fire's Demise
- Israel's "Ring of Fire" strategy, involving Hezbollah's missile threat, has been decimated.
- Iran's direct attacks on Israel failed due to strong Israeli and U.S. defenses.
Iran's Terrorist Capacity
- Iran maintains a global terrorist capability, despite increased security measures.
- Recent plots focused on Israelis and Iranian dissidents, highlighting continued threat.