How Did We Get Into War With Iran?

The discussion begins with the 1953 coup against Mohammad Mosaddegh, Iran's democratically elected prime minister, and the reinstallation of the Shah. Horton highlights the CIA's internal acknowledgment of 'blowback' from such actions and the long-term consequences of secret foreign policies.

The conversation shifts to the Iranian Revolution in 1979 and the hostage crisis. It covers the US support for the Ayatollah and the events leading up to the embassy sacking, including David Rockefeller's intervention to allow the Shah into the US for cancer treatment.

The discussion moves to the Carter Doctrine, which declared the Persian Gulf an American interest, and the US involvement in Afghanistan to counter Soviet influence. Horton details the strategy of baiting the Soviets into overexpansion and the consequences of supporting the Mujahideen.

The conversation addresses the Iran-Iraq War, the support that Saddam Hussein received, and the use of chemical weapons. It details the beginning of the deadly war and how the U.S. gave Saddam Hussein the green light to invade Iran.

The discussion covers Iraq War I, the lies used to justify the war, and the subsequent Shiite and Kurdish uprising that was encouraged and them abandoned by the U.S. It also discusses how they set a trap for Hussein to invade, then double crossed him.

The conversation discusses Clinton's foreign policy, the invention of the assassination of Former President George H.W. Bush, and the origins of Al-Qaeda including major attacks against the USA.

The discussion continues with Al-Qaeda's reasons for 9/11, The Neocons, and other terror attacks. It also included some thoughts about why the US sided with Bin Laden group instead of China and Russia. Furthermore, discusses events leading up to the war with Russia.

The discussion shifts to Barack Obama's foreign policy, including his support for Al-Qaeda in Libya and their role in the Syrian Civil War. The history also leads to why the ISIS caliphate rose to power in Syria.

The conversation focuses on Iran’s nuclear program, the history of US-Iranian relations, and potential future scenarios. Horton and Carlson discuss various policy decisions and their unintended consequences.