Topic: Iran Iraq War

The hosts compare the morale of the U.S. military during the Vietnam War to the current Iranian population. They highlight Iran's resilience during the eight-year war with Iraq as evidence that the Iranian people will not easily surrender to foreign aggression.

Joe Kent characterizes the Iran war as a deliberate "trap" set by the pro-Israel lobby to commit the U.S. to a never-ending regime change conflict. He compares the situation to the failures in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, and Yemen, urging the administration to cut its losses now. Kent reveals that he resigned because he could no longer affect the situation from within the administration.

Israel has reportedly destroyed the majority of Iran's oil refineries, an action criticized as targeting civilian infrastructure. Reports confirm a U.S. cruise missile strike hit an Iranian girls' school located near a National Guard base, resulting in over 100 deaths. Historical comparisons to the Iran-Iraq War suggest that the Iranian regime and its population are unlikely to surrender despite heavy attrition and infrastructure damage.

Donald Trump has asserted that U.S. munitions stockpiles are at an all-time high, allowing for a war that could last "forever" if necessary. Alex Jones warns that while the U.S. military can defeat the Iranian army, the cost in human lives will be immense due to the professional and "suicidal" nature of Iranian fighters. He references the million-man army of the Islamic Republic and their cult-like devotion to the mullahs as a significant obstacle to a quick victory.

A Vietnam veteran who worked in supply during the Iran-Iraq War recalls how the U.S. backed Saddam Hussein to bleed out the Iranian population. He notes that the war of attrition left Iran with few men over the age of 30 and warns that the "Project for a New American Century" plan is still in play. The caller emphasizes that the U.S. military often destroys infrastructure without a plan for who will take over, leading to long-term instability.

Iran is described as a historical trap for foreign armies, from the Romans to modern forces. Matt Bracken emphasizes that Iran's ability to close the Strait of Hormuz gives them significant leverage over the global oil supply. He argues that getting America involved in a land war in Iran would be a catastrophic mistake that would wreck what remains of the country's military and economic power.

Tucker Carlson criticized Senator Ted Cruz for his lack of knowledge regarding Iran's population of 90 million people and its ethnic makeup. The discussion compares the current situation to the Iran-Iraq war, where millions died under orders that benefited U.S. interests. Saddam Hussein is cited as an example of a CIA-trained leader who was eventually discarded and executed after serving his purpose for the agency.

The war in Afghanistan cost the U.S. approximately $3 trillion over 22 years, and a war with Iran is projected to be even more expensive. Dr. Kirk Elliott warns that "normalcy bias" will destroy the portfolios of those who do not move into tangible assets like gold and silver. The segment concludes with a call to action for listeners to protect their families' wealth before the expected Friday military strikes.

A compilation of Benjamin Netanyahu's past statements shows a decades-long pattern of advocating for U.S. strikes on Iraq, Libya, and Iran. The hosts compare Netanyahu's political maneuvers to the "Sith Lord" character from Star Wars, suggesting he uses manufactured crises to expand power. They argue that his consistent claims of Iran being "weeks away" from a nuclear bomb have been used to manipulate multiple U.S. administrations.

Analysis of the 2003 Iraq War suggests it was sold to the American public through phony pretenses and focus groups led by PR experts. Benjamin Netanyahu is identified as a primary driver of this strategy, allegedly seeking to topple governments in Iraq, Syria, and Iran to eliminate support for Hamas and Hezbollah. Concerns are raised that similar efforts are currently underway to draw the U.S. into a conflict with Iran.

Donald Trump critiques the bipartisan decision to enter the Iraq War, arguing it destabilized the Middle East and allowed Iran to gain control over Iraqi oil. He highlights China's strategic dominance in the global market for rare earth minerals and trade. Trump laments the loss of American lives and trillions of dollars in military spending without securing economic benefits like oil.

Jones revisits the history of U.S. sanctions on Iraq, arguing that Saddam Hussein was a CIA-trained asset who was eventually double-crossed. He claims the sanctions killed 2 million Iraqi children while the U.S. government falsely accused Saddam of throwing babies out of incubators. He warns that Israel is currently walking into a similar trap in Gaza.

Jason Jones reflects on his work with Uyghur concentration camp victims and the importance of not abandoning the vulnerable. He compares the current Ukraine conflict to the Iran-Iraq war, citing Henry Kissinger's alleged sentiment that "it's too bad they both can't lose." He reiterates that the American people must demand a negotiated peace to prevent a decade of tragic warfare.