The Culture War Podcast with Tim Pool U.S. Says NUKING IRAN Is The Only Option, Should The US Intervene? w/ Karys Rhea & Will Thibeau
Jun 20, 2025
Karys Rhea, a political commentator from the Epoch Times, and Will Thibeau, an Army veteran and defense expert, dive into the intense debate over U.S. military strategies regarding Iran. They discuss controversial nuclear options and the complexity of targeting Iran's fortified facilities. The duo explores the historical and geopolitical contexts, weighing the moral implications of intervention against the rationality of nuclear threats. Additionally, they assess the balance between military action and potential diplomatic solutions, emphasizing the evolving landscape of U.S.-Iran relations.
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U.S. and Israel's Conflicting Goals
- The U.S. and Israel may have different goals regarding Iran, risking escalation if they act without alignment.
- Military intervention could lead to broader conflict given the complex objectives and consequences involved.
Fordow's Underground Protection Strategy
- Iran built its Fordow nuclear facility 90 meters underground precisely to evade U.S. bunker buster bombs.
- This strategic depth complicates any U.S. or Israeli effort to destroy Iran's nuclear program by conventional means.
Asymmetric Strategy Against Iran's Threat
- Defeat Iran's proxy groups asymmetrically rather than direct conventional military action on Iran itself.
- Maximize sanctions and pressures to force Iran to focus inward and reduce external threats.