Spartan Spirit Leadership - E32 - John Bolton - Iran
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Iran has been in the news throughout 2024:
- Ignoring sanctions intended to curb its nuclear weapons development program.
- Attacking Israel in Apr 2024 with 300 missiles and drones.
- Presidential elections after its President died in a helicopter crash.
- Providing weapons to Hamas that were used against Israel.
- Providing weapons to the Houtis that were used against Israel.
- Accused of helping Hamas carry out its raid on Israel in 2023.
- Accused of plotting to assassinate Donald Trump.
- Accused of human rights abuses.
This podcast looks at the history of Iran, its foreign policies, and what Western leaders are doing about Iran's drive to attain nuclear weapons. In particular, John Bolton's comments are covered at length because he is one of the few Western leaders advocating for more than just sanctions. (John Bolton was the US National Security Advisor under the Trump administration, from 2018-2019).
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