Jerome Corsi the evolving threat of Iran

In the first half, author Jerome Corsi discussed the evolving threat of Iran and its implications for Israel, and offered commentary on other geopolitical situations. Corsi, who authored "Atomic Iran" in 2005, recalled his early warnings about Iran's intentions to develop nuclear weapons, stating, "One nuclear weapon detonated over Tel Aviv would have destroyed the modern Jewish state as we know it." He traced the roots of the current Iranian regime back to the 1979 revolution led by Ayatollah Khomeini, describing Khomeini as a "radical Islamic extremist" whose rise marked a significant shift in Iran's relationship with Israel.

Corsi elaborated on the apocalyptic ideology of the Iranian regime, noting, "The Shiites have this vision that there needs to be an apocalypse in which the Shiite version of Islam will take over." He also reflected on Israel's recent military actions against Iran, revealing that "credible intelligence" indicated Iran possessed nuclear warheads, prompting Israel to act decisively. Amidst these tensions, Corsi expressed cautious optimism about the potential for peace in the Middle East, citing the Abraham Accords as a framework for cooperation, with countries like Syria and Libya potentially coming on board.

He emphasized that while regime change in Iran is possible, it must originate from the Iranian people themselves. Corsi addressed the aftermath of a recent military strike on Iran, describing the damage as "devastating." He suggested that it will take years for Iran to rebuild its nuclear capabilities, adding that their "technical capability is just not there now." On the topic of Ukraine, he expressed skepticism about a nuclear escalation, and asserted that the US should stop funding Ukraine to prompt a swift resolution to the conflict.