EPISODE · Apr 16, 2026 · 28 MIN
Is the US military strategy working? Iran, Israel, Saudi Arabia and Pakistan
from IDSF Daily Israel Briefing · host Moshe Davis
Is Iran on the brink? | U.S. Strategy, Regime Collapse & the Future of the Middle East In this in-depth briefing, Dr. Dan Diker of the Jerusalem Center for Security and Foreign Affairs, breakS down the rapidly evolving situation between the United States and Iran. Is the U.S. economic blockade working? Could Iran’s regime collapse under pressure? Or are we heading toward a larger military confrontation? Dr. Diker explains the “economic strangulation strategy” currently being deployed, estimating massive financial losses for Iran—potentially up to $150 billion annually—and what that means for the regime’s survival. And how easily could Iran produce nuclear weapons? The discussion dives into: 🔴 The effectiveness of U.S. economic and military pressure 🔴 Why ideology—not just economics—drives the conflict 🔴 The role of Saudi Arabia and the broader Muslim world 🔴 Whether negotiations with Iran are even viable 🔴 A bold vision for a new Middle East, including expanded Abraham Accords Dr. Diker also explores the global stakes, from U.S. strategic interests to Israel’s existential concerns, and outlines what “winning” this conflict actually looks like. This is a must-watch analysis for anyone trying to understand the geopolitical, military, and ideological forces shaping the future of the Middle East. This is an episode from the IDSF Daily Briefings. To sign up to view the LIVE briefings, click here — http://bit.ly/IDSFBriefings Join the IDSF mailing list to receive updates from Israel and special invitations - http://bit.ly/3IC2ptZ Join the IDSF WhatsApp community to receive video clips of our briefings, and updates: http://bit.ly/IDSFWhatsapp
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