Will the United States Invade Iran? - William Spaniel

Protests are mounting inside of Iran, to the point that the Ayatollah's government is at risk of falling. As government forces crack down on protestors, the Trump Administration has begun issuing threats to Iran to back off, and the U.S. military has begun briefing the president about options. Today, we examine what choices are available here, the risks associated with each of them, and how this fits into the broader picture of the world at war.

0:00 A New U.S.-Iran Conflict?
0:38 The Protests in Iran
1:47 Geography of the Conflict
3:48 Repeating the Venezuela Strategy
5:19 Less Intrusive Intervention Options
9:46 Problems with Long-Run Conventional War
10:57 Shutting Down the Strait of Hormuz