I think this is strategic and geopolitical malpractice. And it's been a debacle for the national security and economic interests of the United States, because, first of all, Not only is the regime in Tehran intact, it now appears to be dominated by hardline IRGC elements. who may pose even more of a threat to our national interests and who may be arguing internally against any kind of restriction on nuclear weapons development, particularly now that for them, you know, this is like the lesson of Libya versus North Korea. (17:13–17:22)
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Asserts that the Iranian regime is intact and dominated by hardline IRGC elements.
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