Special Episode: The Iranian Nuclear Gamble with Richard Nephew
Special Episode: The Iranian Nuclear Gamble with Richard Nephew  
Podcast: NatSec Matters
Published On: Wed Jun 25 2025
Description: Senior research scholar at Columbia University and former NSC Director for Iran Richard Nephew joins Michael for another special episode to analyze the recent US strikes on Iran's nuclear facilities. Richard discusses President Trump's decision-making, the Iranian reaction, the assessed damage to the nuclear program versus potential hidden capabilities, the critical loss of IAEA access, and the fragile outlook for a lasting ceasefire.