Could another U.S.-Israeli strike bring down Iran’s regime — or pave the way for an even greater regional threat?
In this edition of TV7 Editor’s Note, host Jonathan Hessen is joined by Dr. Jonathan Schanzer, Executive Director of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), for an in-depth discussion on the future of the Middle East.
As President Donald Trump and Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu weigh their options regarding Iran, political pressures, military limitations, and changing regional alliances raise difficult questions.
Has the U.S.-Israeli campaign weakened Iran enough to make regime collapse possible? Can another military operation deliver a decisive victory? And what happens if the Iranian regime falls?
Dr. Schanzer also raises a critical warning: Turkey could emerge as an even stronger regional challenger, potentially filling the vacuum left by Iran.
The discussion also examines the future of U.S.-Israel relations, the impact of American elections, JD Vance’s opposition to the war, and the difficult choice between renewed military action and strategic patience.