Trump, Tehran, and Tel Aviv: The Gamble That Failed? - Mouin Rabbani
In this in-depth interview, analyst Mouin Rabbani joins me to unpack the dramatic 12-day war between Iran and Israel. We discuss how Israel launched a surprise attack on Iran, only to be stunned by Tehran’s rapid counteroffensive and resilience.Mouin explains why Israel miscalculated, assuming Iran could be toppled like Hezbollah or Assad’s Syria, and how Iran’s status as a state—with institutions and deep resources—changed the game. We also explore former President Trump’s shifting stance: from denying involvement, to claiming credit, to hoping the conflict would force a new deal with…
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