Col Doug Macgregor: War w/Iran, China & Russia Could Get Involved

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The discussion warns that a U.S.-led war on Iran would carry major regional and global risks. Leaders across the Middle East fear domestic upheaval as public anger toward Israel and the U.S. grows, potentially destabilizing allied governments. Advocates like Gen. Jack Keane argue for a sustained military campaign—not a short strike—aimed at dismantling Iran’s leadership, the IRGC, missile forces, and nuclear recovery, effectively “taking Iran off the board.”

Skeptics counter that this vision is unrealistic. Iran has learned from past conflicts (including the Houthi campaign), dispersed its missile forces, hardened command-and-control, and remains politically stable due to strong Iranian nationalism. Regime-change efforts involving Western intelligence have already failed. A U.S. campaign could likely last only 10 days to two weeks before advanced munitions are exhausted, raising serious doubts that Iran would collapse in that window.

If Iran perceives the operation as existential, it would have no incentive to restrain itself and would likely launch massive retaliatory strikes against Israel and U.S. bases across the region—possibly even farther afield. Israel would bear the brunt, while U.S. forces would be heavily engaged in air and missile defense.

The conflict risks escalating into a broader regional war, potentially drawing in China and Russia, alarming Europe over refugees and instability, and disrupting global markets and the dollar. Domestically, such a war could undermine President Trump’s agenda—especially given his “no more wars” pledge—yet key decision-makers appear convinced of inevitable success and dismiss the possibility of failure, viewing this as a last, best chance to confront Iran.