Phillip Smyth

Phillip Smyth, a leading researcher of Iranian-backed militia groups, discusses the implications of President Raisi's death in a helicopter crash. Topics include succession planning in Iranian politics, ideological dynamics of the regime, and complexities of loyalty within Iraqi Shia militias.

Phillip Smyth, a guru on Iranian proxy groups, shares his insights into the chaotic week for Hezbollah, marked by the catastrophic failures of their communication devices causing major casualties. He discusses the ensuing Israeli airstrikes aimed at Hezbollah's military capabilities, revealing how these attacks disrupt their command structure. The conversation unfolds the implications of older technologies like pagers on Hezbollah's operations and addresses the broader geopolitical landscape influenced by Iran. Smyth provides a compelling look at military tactics and the evolving dynamics of regional conflicts.