Dr. Walid Phares warns Iran showdown nears breaking point as President Trump pushes pressure campaign

On this episode of the podcast, Amanda Head questions President Trump in the Oval Office about the cost and affordability of IVF before welcoming foreign policy expert Dr. Walid Phares for a deep dive into the growing tensions in the Middle East.Dr. Phares speculates that Trump’s recent meeting with Iranian generals may have involved discussions connected to opposition figures inside Iran, while warning that many in Washington still fail to fully understand the intentions and survival tactics of the Iranian regime. He sharply criticizes Tehran’s long history of oppression, terrorism funding, and crackdowns on its own people, contrasting it with what he describes as Trump’s more direct and strategic approach.The conversation also explores whether the United States should actively support Iran’s opposition movement, particularly younger generations pushing for change from within. Dr. Phares predicts the current standoff could reach a critical turning point by mid-June, arguing that allowing tensions to drag on may carry major political consequences both abroad and at home.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.