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Krystal and Saagar are joined by Scott Horton to debunk Israel and Trump’s lies on Iranian nukes.

Scott Horton: https://scotthorton.org/

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Main Topic: Debunking claims and lies made by Israel and the Trump administration regarding Iran’s nuclear program and the recent US strikes.

Key Points:

  • Iran’s Uranium Enrichment: Scott Horton argues that Iran’s uranium enrichment is primarily a bargaining chip to get sanctions lifted and rejoin the nuclear deal, not necessarily a direct path to building a nuclear weapon. He emphasizes that Iran has had the capability to enrich to higher levels for years but chose not to, using 60% enrichment as leverage.
  • Misinformation and Fear-Mongering: Horton accuses the US and Israeli governments of using fear-mongering tactics by exaggerating the threat of Iran’s nuclear program to justify military intervention and regime change. He points out that the media often relies on the public’s ignorance of nuclear science to create unnecessary panic.
  • The JCPOA (Iran Nuclear Deal): Horton defends the 2015 nuclear deal (JCPOA) as a successful agreement that severely restricted Iran’s nuclear program and allowed for extensive inspections. He argues that the deal made it virtually impossible for Iran to secretly develop a nuclear weapon.
  • Intelligence Assessments: The discussion highlights conflicting intelligence assessments regarding Iran’s intentions to build a nuclear weapon. Despite claims from some officials, senior US intelligence officials have stated that there has been no change in Iran’s decision-making on whether to build a nuclear bomb.
  • Regime Change as the Real Goal: The speakers suggest that the US’s true objective is regime change in Iran, with the nuclear issue serving as a pretext. They criticize Trump for openly admitting that regime change is a possibility.
  • The Logic of Nuclear Deterrence: It’s argued that the current situation, where Israel and the US can attack Iran with impunity, makes nuclear deterrence a logical choice for Iran.

Highlights:

  • Scott Horton’s detailed explanation of uranium enrichment levels and their implications.
  • The debunking of the claim that Iran is actively pursuing a nuclear weapon based on US intelligence assessments.
  • The criticism of Marco Rubio’s statements as propaganda and misinformation.
  • The argument that the US is already engaged in a regime change war with Iran.
  • The discussion of how the framing of questions in polls can manipulate public opinion on Iran.

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