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Will We Actually Invade Iran? Wag the Dog Theory
from Kash Patel, Into Iran, & A Missing Leg | The Tim Dillon Show #485 · #485
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Tim discusses US military buildup near Iran, reported difficulties of an actual invasion, ongoing Geneva nuclear talks involving Kushner, Witkoff, and Erica Kirk, and proposes the US stage a fake "Wag the Dog" style strike to save face without a real war.
- Tim discusses the military buildup and whether the U.S. will actually invade Iran.
- In 2003 the U.S. could knock countries out without opposition; Iran is different and won't work that way.
- Living in Beverly Hills surrounded by Persians, Tim understands the appeal of the "Free Iran" movement even as he acknowledges the complexities.
- The military tells Trump the options aren't great; Iran has real weapons, Russian and Chinese support, and could close the Strait of Hormuz.
- Despite all the reasons to avoid war, the massive U.S. buildup there feels like something might happen.
- Tim proposes a "Wag the Dog" scenario: a fake war where both sides blow some stuff up, have press conferences, and claim victory without real conflict.
- Geneva talks with Jared Kushner and Steve Bannon are making progress because Iran knows it can't win a prolonged war with America.
- Israel and American neoconservatives will push for war because removing Iran as a regional player helps remake the Middle East.
- White-collar consultants facing unemployment don't need a war unless they're willing to join the military and die in Iran.
- Someone warned Tim that war fever in Washington has created momentum toward conflict that's very hard to reverse course on.
- Erica Kirk, wife of Charlie Kirk, is negotiating with Iranians on behalf of the U.S. government over nuclear issues.
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