Joel Rayburn appears on Israel TV7 to discuss how the Islamic Republic of Iran has suffered major setbacks and lost many of its leaders and military assets, but has yet to concede defeat. He explores questions about a failure of deterrence, arguing that what takes place now is the challenge of compellence. He notes that President Donald Trump sounds determined to pursue his key goals, especially making sure that Iran does not acquire nuclear weapons.
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A production line of the Glide, a high-altitude glider that delivers munitions across thousands of miles, is seen at the defense tech startup Mach Industries in Huntington Beach, California, on September 11, 2025. (Getty Images)