"Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory?" Marc Thiessen’s Brutal Warning on the Iran Deal

The Brian Kilmeade Show's three-part episode on 'Snatching Defeat from the Jaws of Victory?' delivers a high-stakes examination of U.S.-Iran tensions, centered on President Trump’s 14-point plan to dismantle Iran’s nuclear program and secure the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign policy expert Marc Thiessen warns that the administration risks undermining a potential victory by offering Iran economic and sanctions relief without guaranteed compliance, arguing that Iran views U.S. military actions like Operation Freedom as hollow due to their suspension. Thiessen urges a resolute military posture—restarting operations, leveraging Israel’s capabilities, and covertly supporting the Iranian opposition—as essential to reestablish deterrence. The episode underscores Iran’s asymmetric warfare advantage in disrupting maritime traffic, while also highlighting Ukraine’s technological edge in drones and long-range strikes, which have inflicted massive casualties on Russia. Domestic political dynamics are also explored, with Republican candidates challenging progressive policies in blue cities, citing sanctuary laws, economic flight, and gerrymandering as key concerns. Cultural and lighter segments, including Trump’s planned UFC event at the White House and viral stories like the Pope being hung up on, provide contrast to the serious geopolitical discourse.