

Pentagon in Turmoil Over Iran Policy as Israel Pushes for War; Lee Fang on New NIH Censorship Policy Threatening Medical Researchers
18 snips Apr 23, 2025
Independent investigative journalist Lee Fang reveals troubling dynamics within the Trump administration as pro-Israel factions push the U.S. toward war with Iran. He discusses how recent Pentagon shake-ups may escalate tensions and examines a new NIH censorship policy that restricts medical researchers from boycotting Israel. Fang highlights the implications of these regulations on scientific freedom and critiques the historical patterns of U.S. military interventions, questioning the narratives used to justify aggressive foreign policies.
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Trump Admin Divided on Iran War
- Establishment factions within the Trump administration push for war with Iran amid Pentagon shake-ups.
- Trump shows division, with some advisors supporting diplomacy and others backing military strikes.
NIH Rule Uniquely Targets Israel Boycotts
- NIH rules ban funding for researchers who support boycotting Israel, unlike any other country.
- Boycotts against other countries or American states do not impact funding.
Iran War Risks Are Underestimated
- War with Iran risks massive U.S. casualties and economic damage.
- Past regime change wars ended in prolonged conflict and strengthened adversaries like Iran.