Scott Horton Show - Just the Interviews 12/26/25 Trita Parsi: Netanyahu is Back Demanding Trump Attack Iran Again
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Dec 28, 2025 
In this discussion, Trita Parsi, Executive Vice President of the Quincy Institute, explores Netanyahu's renewed push for U.S. military action against Iran. He delves into Israel's security concerns versus its ambition for regional dominance, and how attacks could backfire by solidifying Iranian resistance. Parsi also critiques Biden’s missteps in diplomacy regarding the JCPOA, highlighting internal U.S. conflicts that affect policy. Additionally, he comments on how military actions might inadvertently boost Iran's pursuit of nuclear capabilities, changing the dynamics in the Middle East.
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Israel Seeks Dominance, Not Just Security
- Trita Parsi frames Israel's push as seeking regional dominance, not mere security.
- He argues U.S. policy has enabled an Israeli aim for unchecked hegemony in the Middle East.
Provocation Created The Missile Threat
- Parsi stresses Israeli attacks provoked Iran's missile response, creating the problem they now cite.
- He says had Israel not attacked Iran, Iran would not have fired missiles at Israel.
No Longstanding Deception With Trump
- Parsi rejects the Washington Post narrative that Trump planned the operation from the start.
- He sees internal administration fights and a February defeat for Israeli push, not a long deception.