"Clearly A War For ISRAEL!" Iran Crisis Sparks ERUPTION On Piers Morgan Panel

Former National Security Advisor John Bolton argues that the Iranian regime is at its weakest point since 1979. He advocates for the US to use sufficient force, primarily air attacks, to destabilize the regime and empower the opposition. Bolton specifies targeting the Revolutionary Guard's bases and headquarters, which he identifies as the true power centers in Iran, rather than the Ayatollahs who provide 'ideological camouflage.'

Bolton states, 'the regime in Tehran is at its weakest point since it took power in 1979... my position would be that we are entitled to and should use enough force to help destabilize the regime and the get the opposition into power.' He later adds, 'it's the bases and headquarters of the guard that really should be our principal targets.'

Elica Labon and Goldie Gamari, both Iranian-American activists, passionately argue that US military intervention, specifically targeted strikes, should be viewed as a 'rescue operation' rather than a war. They contend that the Iranian people are held 'hostage' by a brutal regime that has committed 'unprecedented massacres' and lack the weapons or means to liberate themselves. They believe this action aligns US, Israeli, and Iranian popular interests in removing the current government.

Elica Labon states, 'Yes, it is absolutely a good thing. We have a regime who we've just witnessed committing an unprecedented massacre... there really is no other means to take this regime out.' Goldie Gamari adds, 'This is not a war, Pierce. This is not a war. This is a rescue mission. The United States is coming to help rescue 90 million Iranians who have been held hostage.'

Cenk Uygur and Dave Smith strongly assert that the US military buildup and potential war with Iran are primarily driven by Israeli interests, not American ones. They draw direct parallels to the 2003 Iraq War, which they argue was based on lies and led to catastrophe. They highlight widespread American public opposition to war with Iran and accuse the 'neocons' and 'Israel lobby' of pushing the US into costly, endless conflicts.

Cenk Uygur states, 'Here comes the same liars lying to us again on behalf of Israel... We demand another war in the Middle East on our behalf.' Dave Smith adds, 'This is clearly a war for Israel. I mean, that's what the geopolitical motivator is here.'

General Wesley Clark provides a historical perspective on US-Iran relations, noting Iran's hostility towards the US since the 1979 revolution. He dismisses the idea of a long-term 'secret plan' to overthrow seven countries but acknowledges that Iran has been a continuous problem. Militarily, he believes a US attack would likely involve clearing air defenses and targeting ballistic missile systems and IRGC headquarters, potentially taking days or weeks. He suggests the current US administration seeks a negotiated settlement rather than full regime change, aiming for no nuclear enrichment and an end to ballistic missile programs.

General Clark states, 'the US government doesn't really have plans that extend that far. So, it wasn't really a plan that that was a concept that came out of the neocons.' He later notes, 'I don't think that's the mission at this point. I think president is looking at a limited strike to try to get a negotiated settlement.'