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In this powerful interview, I sit down with Douglas Macgregor to break down the stunning failure of Operation Freedom and what it reveals about the United States’ strategy in Iran.
We dive into what went wrong on the battlefield, why Iran proved far more resilient than expected, and how rising oil prices and global instability are reshaping the geopolitical landscape. Colonel Macgregor shares his unfiltered perspective on whether the U.S. ever had a real endgame, how this conflict compares to past wars like Iraq and Afghanistan, and what the future of the Middle East could look like in the months ahead. This is a must-watch conversation on the shifting balance of global power and the consequences of a strategy that may have backfired.
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro to Colonel Macgregor
01:15 - Why Trump is Lost in Iran
05:32 - Has Iran Been Rebuilding New Missiles?
10:00 - Was Operation Freedom a Failure?
15:11 - Why the US Will Invade Iran in Future
22:32 - Why China Stood Up to Trump Over Iran
28:00 - Has the United States Just Admitted Defeat?
32:02 - Is the US Blockade Against Iran a Failure?
36:55 - Is Iran Stronger Today Than Before the War?
39:50 - What is the Exit for the US from Iran War?
44:25 - Final Thoughts
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Col. Douglas Macgregor | Trump's Only 2 Choices w/IRAN WAR | May 5, 2026
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Lt. Col. Daniel Davis & Col. Doug Macgregor | IRAN WAR TAG TEAM | Apr. 29, 2026
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Douglas Macgregor | No Peace - U.S. Prepares for 'Total War' Against Iran | Apr. 21, 2026
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Col. Douglas Macgregor | IRAN WILL SURVIVE NO MATTER WHAT | Apr. 21, 2026
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Colonel Douglas Macgregor | Everything Changes in Next 48 Hours! | Apr.17, 2026
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Timeline:
00:00 - Intro to Colonel Douglas Macgregor
00:33 - Why Global Energy is a Major Risk
01:48 - 35% of World’s Fertilizer is Now Gone
03:30 - The End of the Petrodollar is Here
04:30 - Why the Gulf Nations Are in Trouble
05:45 - Why the US Went to War for Israel
06:15 - What is Donald Trump’s Strategy?
08:56 - Private Internet Access Sponsor
10:14 - How Long Will Iran War Last?
11:00 - Why the US Hasn’t Stopped Iran
12:30 - Is the US Blockade Working?
13:40 - How US Officials Are Working for Israel
14:15 - Why Trump Will Escalate in Iran
16:15 - Why Trump Can’t Leave Iran
17:13 - Will China Get Involved?
18:05 - What Will Russia Do?
20:00 - The Pending US Ground Invasion
22:00 - Why the Strait of Hormuz is Still Closed
23:10 - What Will Turkey Do?
25:30 - Will Israel Use a Nuclear Weapon?
26:00 - Has Trump Lost His Mind?
27:30 - Why Trump Will Lose Control
28:50 - How Long Will Ground Invasion Last
30:00 - Is a Peace Deal Still Possible?
32:44 - Final Thoughts
Timeline:
00:00 - Intro to Colonel Douglas Macgregor
00:33 - Why Global Energy is a Major Risk
01:48 - 35% of World’s Fertilizer is Now Gone
03:30 - The End of the Petrodollar is Here
04:30 - Why the Gulf Nations Are in Trouble
05:45 - Why the US Went to War for Israel
06:15 - What is Donald Trump’s Strategy?
08:56 - Private Internet Access Sponsor
10:14 - How Long Will Iran War Last?
11:00 - Why the US Hasn’t Stopped Iran
12:30 - Is the US Blockade Working?
13:40 - How US Officials Are Working for Israel
14:15 - Why Trump Will Escalate in Iran
16:15 - Why Trump Can’t Leave Iran
17:13 - Will China Get Involved?
18:05 - What Will Russia Do?
20:00 - The Pending US Ground Invasion
22:00 - Why the Strait of Hormuz is Still Closed
23:10 - What Will Turkey Do?
25:30 - Will Israel Use a Nuclear Weapon?
26:00 - Has Trump Lost His Mind?
27:30 - Why Trump Will Lose Control
28:50 - How Long Will Ground Invasion Last
30:00 - Is a Peace Deal Still Possible?
32:44 - Final Thoughts
Col. Douglas Magregor | WE CAN'T CONTROL THE PERSIAN GULF | Apr. 14, 2026
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Col. Douglas Macgregor | Iran's Deadline Looms | Apr. 7, 2026
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Col. Douglas Macgregor | Iran War Destroyed NATO, Gulf States, Israel & U.S. Empire | Apr. 1, 2026
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Douglas Macgregor is a retired Colonel, combat veteran and former senior advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Defense. Col. Macgregor argues the Iran War has contributed to destroying NATO, the Gulf States, Israel and the U.S. Empire.
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Douglas Macgregor is a retired Colonel, combat veteran and former senior advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Defense. Col. Macgregor argues the Iran War has contributed to destroying NATO, the Gulf States, Israel and the U.S. Empire.
Col. Douglas Macgregor | IRAN WAR - The Myth of Air Power | Mar. 31, 2026
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Col. Douglas Macgregor & Lt Col Daniel Davis | EPIC IRAN WAR TAG TEAM | Redacted | Mar. 26, 2026
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Col. Douglas Macgregor | NO, the IRAN WAR is NOT OVER | Mar. 10, 2026
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Colonel Douglas Macgregor argues that official U.S. statements claiming success in Operation Epic Fury are misleading and resemble overly optimistic reporting during the Vietnam War.
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Colonel Douglas Macgregor argues that official U.S. statements claiming success in Operation Epic Fury are misleading and resemble overly optimistic reporting during the Vietnam War.
Key points:
Statistics vs. reality: Macgregor says officials—including Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump—are emphasizing statistics (targets hit, sorties flown, missile reductions) that don’t prove strategic success.
Historical parallel: He compares the messaging to Vietnam and even the bombing phase before the ground war in the Gulf War, where reported destruction levels were exaggerated until troops saw the real situation.
Iran still capable: Despite heavy strikes on air defenses and industry, Iran continues launching ballistic missiles and damaging targets in Israel and the Gulf region.
Leadership strikes ineffective: Attempts to kill or remove top Iranian leaders have not caused collapse; replacements quickly take power.
Targeting problems: Iran is reportedly shooting down reconnaissance platforms, making it difficult for the U.S. to find missile launch sites.
Statistics vs. reality: Macgregor says officials—including Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump—are emphasizing statistics (targets hit, sorties flown, missile reductions) that don’t prove strategic success.
Historical parallel: He compares the messaging to Vietnam and even the bombing phase before the ground war in the Gulf War, where reported destruction levels were exaggerated until troops saw the real situation.
Iran still capable: Despite heavy strikes on air defenses and industry, Iran continues launching ballistic missiles and damaging targets in Israel and the Gulf region.
Leadership strikes ineffective: Attempts to kill or remove top Iranian leaders have not caused collapse; replacements quickly take power.
Targeting problems: Iran is reportedly shooting down reconnaissance platforms, making it difficult for the U.S. to find missile launch sites.
War likely to continue: Macgregor believes the conflict is far from over despite statements suggesting it will end soon.
Major global economic impact:
About 25% of the world’s oil supply is reportedly offline due to disruptions in Gulf production and shipping.
35% of global fertilizer shipments are halted.
Rising energy costs could increase electricity, manufacturing, and food prices worldwide.
Global supply stress: Europe already had low natural-gas reserves, while countries like China and India depend heavily on Gulf oil—making the conflict a major risk for global energy markets.
Bottom line:
Macgregor argues that the war is being publicly portrayed as a rapid success, but in reality Iran retains significant military capability and the conflict could have long-lasting military and global economic consequences.
Major global economic impact:
About 25% of the world’s oil supply is reportedly offline due to disruptions in Gulf production and shipping.
35% of global fertilizer shipments are halted.
Rising energy costs could increase electricity, manufacturing, and food prices worldwide.
Global supply stress: Europe already had low natural-gas reserves, while countries like China and India depend heavily on Gulf oil—making the conflict a major risk for global energy markets.
Bottom line:
Macgregor argues that the war is being publicly portrayed as a rapid success, but in reality Iran retains significant military capability and the conflict could have long-lasting military and global economic consequences.
Tucker Carlson & Col. Douglas Macgregor | Newest War Developments: AI Bombings, Advice to Trump, and the Nuclear Agenda to Reset the World | Mar. 9, 2026
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Timeline:
(00:00) Monologue
(18:21) Why Is Israel Making All the Decisions?
(27:48) AI Weapons and the Bombing of Iran Girls' School
(32:59) Would Israel Consult the US Before Launching a Nuclear Weapon?
(41:23) Will More Americans Be Killed Because of Israel's War?
(49:05) Macgregor’s Advice to Trump on How to Get Out
(55:16) Will Israel Use Nuclear Weapons?
(1:00:16) Will the US Commit Ground Troops?
(1:03:32) The Looming Threat of Nuclear War
(1:06:13) The US Military's Thoughts on the War
(1:13:22) The Future of America
Timeline:
(00:00) Monologue
(18:21) Why Is Israel Making All the Decisions?
(27:48) AI Weapons and the Bombing of Iran Girls' School
(32:59) Would Israel Consult the US Before Launching a Nuclear Weapon?
(41:23) Will More Americans Be Killed Because of Israel's War?
(49:05) Macgregor’s Advice to Trump on How to Get Out
(55:16) Will Israel Use Nuclear Weapons?
(1:00:16) Will the US Commit Ground Troops?
(1:03:32) The Looming Threat of Nuclear War
(1:06:13) The US Military's Thoughts on the War
(1:13:22) The Future of America
Col. Douglas Macgregor | We're in a Run Up to WW3 | Mar. 8, 2026
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Douglas Macgregor | A New World Emerges: Iran Will Win & Israel May Not Survive | Mar. 2, 2026
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Douglas Macgregor is a retired Colonel, combat veteran and former senior advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Defense. Col. Macgregor argues a new world is emerging with a new Middle East - in which Iran will win and Israel may not survive.
Douglas Macgregor is a retired Colonel, combat veteran and former senior advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Defense. Col. Macgregor argues a new world is emerging with a new Middle East - in which Iran will win and Israel may not survive.
Col. Douglas Macgregor | US-Iran Diplomacy Fail - Full-Scale War Coming Soon | Feb. 26, 2026
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Douglas Macgregor is a retired Colonel, combat veteran and former senior advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Defense. Col. Macgregor discusses why a decision has likely been made to attack Iran, and why Iran will fight with everything it has as this is a war for survival.
Douglas Macgregor is a retired Colonel, combat veteran and former senior advisor to the U.S. Secretary of Defense. Col. Macgregor discusses why a decision has likely been made to attack Iran, and why Iran will fight with everything it has as this is a war for survival.
Col. Douglas Macgregor | GET READY, Iran Will Not Fall Like a House of Cards | Feb. 25, 2026
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Col. Douglas Macgregor | BOMBING IRAN Won't Fix Anything | Feb. 17, 2026
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U.S. military leaders are confident in their capabilities against Iran, but any war would likely involve American losses in the air, on the ground, and possibly at sea.
Senator Lindsey Graham is portrayed as accepting those risks, arguing military action is justified despite potential U.S. casualties. The speaker strongly disagrees, arguing there is no compelling U.S. national security reason to attack Iran and that such a war would provoke Iranian retaliation and American deaths.
Col Douglas Macgregor claims some policymakers and commentators view U.S. and Israeli interests as identical, but argues the U.S. has no strategic interest in destroying Iran or its society.
He rejects the idea that Iranians would welcome U.S. military intervention, arguing bombing Iran would not help its population or lead to regime change.
The speaker disputes claims that Iran poses a global threat or is actively pursuing nuclear weapons, arguing Iran’s actions are primarily defensive or regional rather than aimed at world domination.
He criticizes Western media and neoconservative voices, including Mark Thiessen, for promoting war and framing negotiations as requiring Iran’s surrender.
He argues negotiations are unlikely to succeed because U.S. demands—such as ending enrichment, missile programs, and regional influence—are unacceptable to Iran.
He concludes that U.S. policy toward Iran is heavily influenced by Israeli strategic priorities and broader geopolitical and financial power struggles, making compromise unlikely and increasing the risk of conflict.
Overall: The speaker argues that war with Iran would be costly, unnecessary for U.S. security, unlikely to achieve its goals, and driven more by ideology and alliances than by clear American interests.
Description:
U.S. military leaders are confident in their capabilities against Iran, but any war would likely involve American losses in the air, on the ground, and possibly at sea.
Senator Lindsey Graham is portrayed as accepting those risks, arguing military action is justified despite potential U.S. casualties. The speaker strongly disagrees, arguing there is no compelling U.S. national security reason to attack Iran and that such a war would provoke Iranian retaliation and American deaths.
Col Douglas Macgregor claims some policymakers and commentators view U.S. and Israeli interests as identical, but argues the U.S. has no strategic interest in destroying Iran or its society.
He rejects the idea that Iranians would welcome U.S. military intervention, arguing bombing Iran would not help its population or lead to regime change.
The speaker disputes claims that Iran poses a global threat or is actively pursuing nuclear weapons, arguing Iran’s actions are primarily defensive or regional rather than aimed at world domination.
He criticizes Western media and neoconservative voices, including Mark Thiessen, for promoting war and framing negotiations as requiring Iran’s surrender.
He argues negotiations are unlikely to succeed because U.S. demands—such as ending enrichment, missile programs, and regional influence—are unacceptable to Iran.
He concludes that U.S. policy toward Iran is heavily influenced by Israeli strategic priorities and broader geopolitical and financial power struggles, making compromise unlikely and increasing the risk of conflict.
Overall: The speaker argues that war with Iran would be costly, unnecessary for U.S. security, unlikely to achieve its goals, and driven more by ideology and alliances than by clear American interests.
