The Iran War - What Have We Learned Overnight? Was Iran’s Nuclear Program Really Wiped Out?
June 22, 2025
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In this episode, Hawk breaks down the overnight developments following Donald Trump’s military strike on Iran. The bombing run, which included B-2 bombers, bunker busters, and Tomahawk missiles, targeted three Iranian nuclear sites. But early reports indicate that these sites, particularly Fordow — buried deep inside a mountain — may still be operational.
Hawk challenges the narrative that the strike was decisive or strategic. He raises serious concerns about the lack of congressional authorization and the uneven communication with party leadership in Washington. Hawk questions Trump’s claim that Iran’s nuclear program was “completely obliterated,” pointing to conflicting intelligence and early media reports.
The podcast also explores the broader regional implications, especially for the 40,000 to 50,000 U.S. troops stationed across the Middle East. Hawk argues that the strike may have emboldened Iran rather than deterred it — and that if Iran wasn't fully pursuing a weapon before, they likely are now.
Finally, Hawk criticizes what he describes as Trump’s susceptibility to manipulation by foreign leaders, particularly Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. This discussion places Trump’s actions in the larger context of Middle East politics and U.S. military entanglements, asking hard questions about leadership, accountability, and the risk of escalation.
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