Husain Haaqani joins The John Batchelor Show to discuss the escalating conflict between the United States and Iran. He also analyzes the effectiveness of American air power, concluding that bombing campaigns alone cannot achieve regime change. Haqqani highlights regional vulnerabilities, specifically the threat posed by Iranian drones and the potential closure of vital maritime choke points like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab el-Mandeb.
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Black smoke rises from the area of Gazprom Neft’s Moscow oil refinery on the southeastern outskirts of Moscow on June 18, 2026. (Getty Images)