Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen share an update on the intensifying debate over a potential strike on Iran: why an attack isn't imminent, the internal disagreement over military action, and the role a cyber attack could play in the U.S. arsenal.
They also explore the "endgame" problem and why a weakened Iranian regime might feel forced to respond aggressively.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Weak enemies retaliate
0:19 - An attack on Iran isn't imminent
0:27 - Many top officials don't want an attack
0:52 - Potential attacks may not come from bombs
1:13 - What is the U.S. endgame?
1:42 - If we strike, Iran will respond aggressively
2:33 - Advisers urge caution
Jim VandeHei and Mike Allen share an update on the intensifying debate over a potential strike on Iran: why an attack isn't imminent, the internal disagreement over military action, and the role a cyber attack could play in the U.S. arsenal.
They also explore the "endgame" problem and why a weakened Iranian regime might feel forced to respond aggressively.
Timestamps:
0:00 - Weak enemies retaliate
0:19 - An attack on Iran isn't imminent
0:27 - Many top officials don't want an attack
0:52 - Potential attacks may not come from bombs
1:13 - What is the U.S. endgame?
1:42 - If we strike, Iran will respond aggressively
2:33 - Advisers urge caution
