"They Are Killers": The Truth About Iran's New "Zombie Regime"

Brian Kilmeade Show2h 2mMarch 31, 2026

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In this high-stakes, three-part episode of the Brian Kilmeade Show, the host delivers a dramatic and urgent analysis of Operation Epic Fury—the U.S.-Israel coalition’s military campaign against Iran, which has reportedly destroyed Iran’s Isfahan power plant, neutralized 250 top military commanders, and crippled its air and naval forces. Brian Kilmeade frames the operation as a decisive effort to open the Strait of Hormuz, a critical global chokepoint, while emphasizing Iran’s economic collapse—marked by 120% inflation, frozen banks, and unpaid public workers—signaling a 'knockout' scenario for the regime. The episode underscores the U.S. military’s AI-driven precision, 24/7 air superiority, and ongoing efforts to disable drones and missiles, while criticizing Congress for failing to fund the TSA, forcing emergency measures. Guests including Jamie Dimon, General Michael Linnington, Lieutenant Colonel Allen West, and Benham Ben-Talibu reinforce the narrative of Iran as a 'zombie regime'—headless but still dangerous—advocating for strategic exploitation of internal fractures, restoration of internet access via satellite technology like Starlink, and regional economic isolation of Iran through Gulf state cooperation. The discussion expands into political commentary, where the hosts dismiss the Democratic Party’s 2028 field as weak and divided, spotlighting Ro Khanna and Stephen A. Smith as potential disruptors, while promoting a pro-family message despite economic challenges. The final segment highlights Donald Trump’s political resilience, praising his composure amid public mockery, while sparking debate over the ethics of encouraging childbearing without addressing affordability, a point challenged on The View as potentially harmful to vulnerable families.

Key Takeaways
1

The U.S.-Israel coalition has crippled Iran’s military command structure, destroying 250 top commanders and neutralizing air and naval capabilities, with AI-driven precision strikes enabling strategic dominance.

2

Iran’s economy is in collapse—120% inflation, frozen banks, and unpaid workers—indicating a 'knockout' scenario, while the regime remains a dangerous 'zombie' entity due to internal fragmentation and digital control.

3

Restoring internet access to Iranian civilians via satellite technology (e.g., Starlink) and direct-to-device solutions is a critical strategic goal to undermine regime control and empower dissent.

4

Gulf states like Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt must use economic leverage to isolate Iran, cut off trade with China and Russia, and seize illicit assets to prevent future sanction evasion.

5

The Democratic Party faces a leadership vacuum in 2028, with no clear frontrunner, making figures like Ro Khanna and Stephen A. Smith potential game-changers amid a crisis of authenticity and unity.

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Chapters
0:00
30 min

Operation Epic Fury: The Fall of Iran's Military Command

We've killed 250 of their leaders, including almost all their higher ups. We're down two or three versions.

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30:00
30 min

The Economic Collapse of Iran and the Zombie Regime

This regime is headless. There's multiple centers of power and kind of like the arms of a zombie. They flail. They still do damage.

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1:00:00
30 min

Congress, the TSA, and the Crisis of Leadership

Kilmeade condemns Congress for failing to fund the TSA, forcing the president to issue emergency orders. He features CEO Ed Bastian of Delta, who praises the president’s action and criticizes lawmakers for abandoning their duties while still being paid.

1:20:51
3 min

Bypassing Iran's Digital Firewall

If the Iranian people can't have Internet, no one can have Internet.

Highlight
1:24:00
4 min

Gulf States as Strategic Leverage

The discussion centers on how Gulf states like Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Egypt can use their economic power to isolate Iran by refusing to do business with it. The hosts argue that China and Russia depend on Gulf trade, making this a viable deterrent to their support for Iran’s military.

High-Impact Quotes
She's advocating for people to be born into poverty, people not being able to feed those children...
Rachel Campos-Duffy110:03
Viral: 90.0
This regime is headless. There's multiple centers of power and kind of like the arms of a zombie. They flail. They still do damage.
Benham Ben-Talibu77:02
Viral: 90.0
We've killed 250 of their leaders, including almost all their higher ups. We're down two or three versions.
Brian Kilmeade32:29
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Hosts

Brian KilmeadeRachel Campos-Duffy

Guests

Jamie DimonGeneral Michael LinningtonLieutenant Colonel Allen WestBenham Ben-TalibuIsabel BrownStephen A. Smith
Topics Discussed
Iran Military Campaign95%Political Resilience92%Strait of Hormuz90%Iran Internet Access90%Pro-Family Policy88%Gulf State Economic Leverage85%Economic Collapse of Iran85%Childcare Affordability Crisis85%Democratic Party Leadership80%
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Strait of Hormuz

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Operation Epic Fury

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Jamie Dimon

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15xPositive

JPMorgan Chase

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14xPositive

Brian Kilmeade

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12xPositive

Benham Ben-Talibu

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10xPositive

Donald Trump

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Israel

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