The boys are joined by Simone Ledeen, who served as Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for the Middle East at the U.S. Department of Defense, and Drew Berquist, who spent more than 20 years in national security, including work with the Central Intelligence Agency and Defense Intelligence Agency supporting intelligence and counterterrorism operations. Together they break down the rapidly evolving situation involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, analyzing military developments, intelligence signals, and the potential for regime instability inside Tehran. The discussion also explores how Iran fits into China’s broader geopolitical strategy and why Middle East conflicts are increasingly tied to great-power competition and  ...