Uploaded March 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
In this conversation, Mike Allen and Barak Ravid takes us behind the scenes of one of the most consequential decisions of the Trump presidency: the military strikes against Iran.
Ravid, known for his deep connections with top U.S. and Israeli officials, shares details from his private conversations and even a phone call with President Trump himself on the day of the strikes.
Discover the real reasons behind the decision, how the public was prepared, and the two possible scenarios for the future of the conflict.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction: Meet Barak Ravid, Global Affairs Correspondent.
0:27 - The "Why": Why did President Trump take America to war with Iran?
1:13 - Preparing the public: Analyzing the State of the Union address.
3:07 - "Bravado" vs. Reality: Behind the scenes at the Pentagon.
4:22 - What "Victory" looks like for both the U.S. and Iran.
6:29 - Disinformation and AI: How to know what's real in modern warfare.
7:12 - Deception Tactics: Why Trump claimed no decision was made after giving the order.
9:24 - Inside the Call: Ravid’s personal phone call with President Trump on the day of the strikes.
10:37 - Two Scenarios: The two paths forward for the U.S. in Iran.
11:43 - Understanding Trump’s unique decision-making style.
In this conversation, Mike Allen and Barak Ravid takes us behind the scenes of one of the most consequential decisions of the Trump presidency: the military strikes against Iran.
Ravid, known for his deep connections with top U.S. and Israeli officials, shares details from his private conversations and even a phone call with President Trump himself on the day of the strikes.
Discover the real reasons behind the decision, how the public was prepared, and the two possible scenarios for the future of the conflict.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Introduction: Meet Barak Ravid, Global Affairs Correspondent.
0:27 - The "Why": Why did President Trump take America to war with Iran?
1:13 - Preparing the public: Analyzing the State of the Union address.
3:07 - "Bravado" vs. Reality: Behind the scenes at the Pentagon.
4:22 - What "Victory" looks like for both the U.S. and Iran.
6:29 - Disinformation and AI: How to know what's real in modern warfare.
7:12 - Deception Tactics: Why Trump claimed no decision was made after giving the order.
9:24 - Inside the Call: Ravid’s personal phone call with President Trump on the day of the strikes.
10:37 - Two Scenarios: The two paths forward for the U.S. in Iran.
11:43 - Understanding Trump’s unique decision-making style.
