Piers Morgan Uncensored

“Will End In DISASTER!” Will Trump Strike Iran? With Mohammad Marandi & Mike Huckabee

Jan 13, 2026
Join Mike Huckabee, former governor and U.S. ambassador to Israel, and Mohammad Marandi, a Tehran University professor defending the Iranian regime, as they navigate the tensions between the U.S. and Iran. They discuss the implications of Trump's threats, the potential for Israel's involvement, and the diverse perspectives on Iran's protests. The panel, featuring Cenk Uygur and Goldie Ghamari, debates the risks of military action versus support for Iranian protesters, with Omid Djalili offering poignant reflections on the human impact of these geopolitical tensions.
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INSIGHT

U.S. Signals May Energize Protesters

  • Piers frames Iran's uprising as a potentially unique moment because of mass protests and Trump's public encouragement.
  • Mike Huckabee argues U.S. support signals to Iranians they are not forgotten and may embolden change.
ADVICE

Pursue Non-Military Support First

  • Mike Huckabee and Chuck Todd both stress that "all options" include non-military tools like economic aid and encouragement.
  • They urge cautious consideration rather than immediate public commitment to specific military plans.
INSIGHT

Bombing Risks Reinforcing The Regime

  • Cenk Uygur warns bombing Iran would rally support for the regime and produce counterproductive outcomes.
  • He argues foreign-imposed regime change historically creates cycles of violence and authoritarian replacements.
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