Why Another Iran Strike Looks Inevitable

Will Iran cost Republicans the midterms? What happens when half of the GOP turns against Israel? Middle East expert Mike Doran returns to School of War for a wide-ranging discussion of these questions as the midterms threaten to widen divisions on the American right over foreign policy. Taking aim at Tucker Carlson’s influence, Doran argues that the consequences of this divide reach far beyond Israel: “It sets us against ourselves, Americans against Americans, conservatives against conservatives.” He and Aaron MacLean explore the stakes of another escalation with Iran and when it might unfold, the future of America’s alliances, and what it all means for 2028.

03:59 Trump’s Next Move on Iran

11:29 Can Trump Force a Deal?

17:24 What Iran Really Wants

20:26 Is Renewed War Inevitable?

26:58 Targeting Iran’s Refineries

30:36 Trump, Putin, and Russian Oil

37:55 Israel and Turkey’s Rivalry

45:05 The Fight Over Syria

51:35 The Right Turns on Israel

53:19 The Debate With the NatCons

1:00:09 What Should Conservatives Defend?