The Young Turks Revisionist History - The Young Turks January 14, 2026
Jan 15, 2026
Tensions rise as the U.S. moves military assets toward Iran, hinting at possible strikes. Mike Pompeo faces backlash for downplaying Palestinian victims while the Israeli narrative shifts to foreign influence arming Iranian protesters. In Minnesota, six prosecutors resign over federal investigations into an ICE shooting, spotlighting civil liberties concerns and escalating public protests. Meanwhile, Trump's proposal to cap credit card interest stirs controversy among GOP leaders, unveiling deep divides over economic policies.
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U.S. Military Posture Suggests Imminent Action
- The U.S. appeared to be preparing strikes on Iran, with military assets moving from Qatar and airspace cleared over Iran.
- Ana Kasparian warns that regime-change actions risk undermining organic Iranian protests and escalating conflict regionally.
Foreign Influence Stoked Iran Unrest
- Israeli and U.S. influence operations likely co-opted organic Iranian protests, including alleged foreign arming of demonstrators.
- Kasparian cautions that foreign meddling could determine Iran's post-protest leadership and harm Iranian self-determination.
Israeli Officials Predict U.S.-Led Regime Change
- Some Israeli figures openly predicted and advocated for an American-led attack to topple Iran's regime.
- Kasparian highlights the explicit expectation of U.S.-Israel cooperation in regime change.