School of War Ep 205: Mark Dubowitz on Israel’s Unfolding Campaign in Iran
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Jun 13, 2025 
Mark Dubowitz, CEO of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies, sheds light on Israel’s recent airstrikes targeting Iran's nuclear program. He discusses the ongoing tensions in U.S.-Iran relations and the strategic implications of Israel's military actions. Key topics include disrupting Iran's nuclear ambitions, the intelligence advantage Israel holds, and the potential for regime change in Iran. Dubowitz also highlights the use of drones and the geopolitical risks involved, painting a complex picture of the Middle East landscape.
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Deceptive Israeli Strike Strategy
- The Israeli strikes were an incredible deception operation involving tight coordination with former President Trump.
- The strikes caught Iranian targets off guard, hitting high-value targets in their homes at night.
Decapitation and Nuclear Targeting
- Israeli strikes targeted nuclear enrichment sites and led to the confirmed deaths of eight Iranian nuclear scientists.
- The operation included a decapitation campaign against senior IRGC leadership and ballistic missile infrastructure.
Israel's Intelligence and Local Support
- Israeli intelligence dominance allowed precise strikes on individual scientists' residences.
- Local Iranian dissent facilitated Mossad's penetration into Iran's nuclear defense and security systems.