General Jack Keane on Iran Negotiations and Regime Change

General Jack Keane explains that President Trump is exploring options to create a better deal with Iran than previous agreements. He highlights Trump's withdrawal from the 2018 nuclear deal, which Keane believed would have eventually allowed Iran to develop nuclear weapons. Keane asserts that Trump would seek comprehensive assurances on nuclear weapons, ballistic missiles, and an end to Iran's support for proxies, ultimately demanding a fundamental change in Iran's behavior.

President Trump, in an earlier interview, expressed uncertainty about whether a deal with the current Iranian regime would "stick." He noted that while Iran is willing to talk to him, there are concerns about their past dishonesty. Trump emphasized the necessity of a 'good deal' that prohibits nuclear weapons and missiles, reiterating his strong disapproval of the previous nuclear deal negotiated by Obama and Biden, which he called "one of the dumbest deals I've ever seen."

General Keane suggests that Iran's current talks are a tactic to delay an inevitable military operation. He warns that if a deal only leads to sanction relief without fundamental changes in Iran's behavior, it would empower the current regime. Keane advocates for a combined military operation with the United States and Israel, not a limited attack, but a campaign to fundamentally alter the regime. He believes such an action could lead to the collapse of the regime and foster an enduring peace in the region, comparable to the fall of the Berlin Wall.

General Keane emphasizes Iran's severe economic struggles, including a worthless currency, food shortages, high inflation (40-50%), and unemployment (50%). He argues that the regime's inability to improve the lives of its citizens led to widespread protests, demonstrating the public's desire for change. Keane concludes that the US is building capabilities to defend itself and Israel, and to conduct a comprehensive joint campaign aimed at dismantling the Iranian leadership, its infrastructure, ballistic missiles, and drone capabilities, ultimately setting the conditions for regime collapse.

The host notes President Trump's knack for timely action and suggests that while Trump might prefer a deal, he is likely preparing for a military move given the current circumstances. Both the host and General Keane believe this action would promote freedom, not only benefiting Israel but also Europe and the United States, marking a remarkable event.