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Alastair Crooke: The Powerful Forces Pushing Trump into an Unwinnable War v Iran

** NEW MERCH ** Jackets & Sweatshirts, Thermo Mugs!! Daniel Davis Deep Dive Merch: Etsy store https://www.etsy.com/shop/DanielDavis... The discussion outlines a significant U.S. military buildup in the Middle East, including increased transport flights, repositioned fighter jets, and the deployment of the USS Gerald R. Ford to the Mediterranean alongside the USS Abraham Lincoln, amid questions about possible classified issues with the USS George H. W. Bush. The broader conversation centers on tensions between Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu over Iran policy. Netanyahu is described as pushing a maximalist demand that any deal with Iran must eliminate not only its nuclear program but also its missile capabilities and regional proxy forces (e.g., Hezbollah, Hamas, Iraqi militias). He is portrayed as warning that if the U.S. does not act militarily—or signs a limited nuclear deal—Israel may strike Iran independently, potentially forcing U.S. involvement. Trump is depicted as hesitant, reportedly seeking a short, decisive military option but being told no such “clean” strike exists. The analysis suggests that Iran would reject zero-enrichment and full regional capitulation demands, making diplomacy unlikely. The speakers argue that any conflict would likely become prolonged rather than quick, especially as Iran has reportedly strengthened its defenses with advanced radar and military coordination support from China, potentially complicating U.S. air operations. Overall, the segment frames the situation as a strategic trap: either Trump accepts sweeping Israeli demands or risks being drawn into a larger regional war.