The Winston Marshall Show Ambassador Michael Oren - How The West Enabled The Iran Axis to Grow Unchecked
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Jun 21, 2025 
Michael Oren, former Israeli Ambassador to the U.S., shares his expertise on the escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. He uncovers the ideological underpinnings of Iran’s missile attacks, explaining how Hezbollah and Hamas act as Tehran's proxies. Oren critiques the West’s failure to grasp the true nature of the conflict, attributing it to a misinterpretation of grievances. The discussion covers the repercussions of the flawed JCPOA, the complexities of potential regime change in Iran, and the looming threat of a broader war that could engulf the West.
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Iran's Existential Nuclear Threat
- The Iranian regime is a global terror sponsor with genocidal intent against Israel and brutal domestic repression.
- Acquiring nuclear weapons would remove deterrence, making the regime's threat existential for Israel.
U.S. vs Israeli Nuclear Interpretation
- The U.S. and Israel analyzed the same intelligence but differed fundamentally in interpretation.
- Obama believed Iran sought respect and could become a responsible power, while Israel saw an imminent nuclear bomb threat.
Secret Recognition of Uranium Enrichment
- The U.S. in 2013 secretly recognized Iran's right to enrich uranium, a major concession with no reciprocal gains.
- This recognition weakened negotiation leverage and conflicted with nuclear non-proliferation principles.