School of War Ep 207: Mark Dubowitz on the Israel-Iran War and American Intervention
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Jun 20, 2025 
Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, shares his expertise on Iran's nuclear program and Middle Eastern geopolitics. He dives into Israel's recent military actions against Iran, highlighting the efficacy of the Israeli Air Force. The discussion also covers the challenges of missile defense and Iran's nuclear advancements. Dubowitz argues for the necessity of American intervention to maintain regional stability and deter Iran’s nuclear ambitions, while weighing the complexities of military engagement and historical precedents.
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Israel's Precision Air Campaign Success
- The Israeli campaign has achieved aerial dominance, allowing them to strike Iranian targets with precision and impunity.
- Mossad and Israeli intelligence have effectively targeted nuclear sites and personnel, degrading Iran's capabilities severely.
Fordow Remains Key Threat
- Iran retained Fordow, a fortified underground nuclear site, and advanced centrifuges and enriched uranium deep underground remain intact.
- Although Iran's nuclear program is damaged, the threat persists as Fordow and stockpiled material cannot be destroyed by airstrikes alone.
US Can Destroy Fordow Nuclear Site
- The U.S. military has the capability to destroy Fordow with precision airstrikes using B-2 bombers and massive ordnance penetrators.
- President Trump is weighing options between military action and diplomacy to permanently dismantle Iran's nuclear program.