The Jimmy Dore Show What They WON’T Tell You About U.S.’s Ugly History In Iran! w/ Scott Horton
Jun 25, 2025
Scott Horton, Director of the Libertarian Institute and antiwar activist, dives into the contentious U.S.-Iran relationship, tracing back to the 1953 coup. He critiques Trump’s erratic foreign policy and discusses the irresponsibility of preemptive war. Horton highlights the dangerous blend of fear-based rhetoric and military actions that have led to unintended consequences, including the rise of terrorist groups. The conversation reveals the media's role in shaping public perception of foreign conflicts, urging a reevaluation of U.S. foreign policy narratives.
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1953 CIA Coup Sparks Iran Conflict
- The 1953 CIA coup overthrowing Mossadegh started the modern conflict between the U.S. and Iran.
- U.S. support for the Shah in the 1970s helped undermine his regime and led to the 1979 Iranian Revolution.
U.S. Role in 1979 Revolution
- U.S. initially worked with Ayatollah Khomeini's group during the 1979 Iranian Revolution, passing intelligence.
- The Shah's admission to the U.S. for cancer treatment triggered riots and the hostage crisis, a result of U.S. missteps.
U.S. Fueled Iran-Iraq War Devastation
- The Iran-Iraq war of the 1980s was fueled by U.S. backing Saddam Hussein to contain the Iranian Revolution.
- America supplied Saddam with weapons, including chemical agents, escalating a brutal conflict with huge civilian suffering.
