The Tom Woods Show Ep. 2727 Scott Horton on Iran Regime Change Propaganda
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Jan 17, 2026 
Scott Horton, a Libertarian foreign-policy analyst and director of the Scott Horton Academy, dives into the complexities of U.S. interventionism regarding Iran. He critiques the instinctive American desire to intervene, questioning the authenticity of protests and the roles of Mossad and the CIA. Horton highlights historical events like the 1953 CIA coup's blowback and discusses how U.S. sanctions erode Iranian living standards, fueling unrest. The conversation covers the risks of military action, the exaggerated claims about Iran's nuclear program, and missed opportunities for normalization.
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Humanitarian Rhetoric Masks Regime-Change Plans
- Foreign “humanitarian” rhetoric often serves as a pretext for regime-change interventions that produce massive suffering.
- Scott Horton warns that many on the right now echo Obama-era "responsibility to protect" tropes to justify war with Iran.
Selective Media Framing Of Iranian Protests
- Media coverage often frames Iranian protests as purely pro-democracy while ignoring pro-regime rallies and foreign meddling.
- Horton emphasizes omission of regime-supporting demonstrations and signs of external involvement in Western coverage.
Foreign Intelligence Active In Domestic Unrest
- Intelligence and foreign services openly operate on the ground influencing unrest, complicating claims of spontaneity.
- Horton cites Mossad boasting of involvement and public taunts by Mike Pompeo as evidence of external meddling.
