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Shawn Prez brings the conversation back to Iran as Nicholas Irving assesses the conflict 159 days after Operation Epic Fury began on February 28, 2026. Irving questions whether U.S. objectives were ever clear, citing intelligence claims that Iran did not have nuclear weapons and arguing there is “no end in sight” as the war risks stretching into 2027.
The discussion covers depleted-weapons narratives, drones, missiles, the Strait of Hormuz, downed aircraft, and recent U.S. soldier losses. Irving also critiques the Trump administration’s strategy, references Lindsey Graham’s pro-war stance, and frames the conflict as a potential money grab rather than a mission tied to national security. From rising gas prices to grocery costs, he weighs the impact on everyday Americans while asking what the war has actually achieved.
Interview by: Shawn Prez
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