Steve Bucci on Iran Strike Options, IRGC Threats, and Special Ops Scenarios for U.S. Military Action

Hour 3 continues with Steve Bucci of the Heritage Foundation stepping in for J.J. Carafano to break down escalating tensions with Iran and the likelihood of renewed U.S. military operations. Bucci argues Iran is not negotiating in good faith and says pressure should be directed at the IRGC leadership and maritime operations in the Strait of Hormuz, including targeting small boats used for military or covert activity. He outlines how U.S. special operations forces could be used for precision missions behind enemy lines but cautions that recovering buried nuclear material would require full engineering and stabilization efforts, not just special forces raids. Bucci also discusses broader strategy, suggesting Iran should be addressed first before shifting full attention to Ukraine, and agrees that global conflicts are interconnected but may be better handled sequentially. The segment closes with analysis of how Iran impacts Russia’s war strategy and the broader geopolitical balance involving the United States, China, and allied nations. Hashtags: #SteveBucci #Iran #IRGC #MilitaryStrategy #SpecialOperations #HeritageFoundation #Geopolitics #UkraineWar #StraitOfHormuz #NationalSecurity #MarcCox