{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66ee295c5eb59bbcaeb51e6d/6859cce773e8be408ff40d76?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Paul Craig Roberts: Iran Strikes the US Al-Udeid Base in Qatar","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66ee295c5eb59bbcaeb51e6d/1750714779634-c74ba4b0-fdea-4251-82dd-f7328899c879.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Nima R. Alkhorshid:</strong></p><ol><li>What is your take on the U.S. attack on Iran and its aftermath?</li><li>How do you assess the Trump administration’s claims about destroying Iran's nuclear sites?</li><li>What is your view on the Iranian response to the U.S. attack, particularly the strike on Qatar?</li><li>Do you believe the U.S. can truly dismantle Iran’s nuclear program?</li><li>How do you see the ongoing conflict between Iran and Israel escalating or de-escalating?</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>Paul C. Roberts:</strong></p><ol><li>The U.S. attack likely caused no real damage; experts suggest Iran had already moved critical assets.</li><li>The administration’s claims are exaggerated; there’s little independent evidence supporting their narrative.</li><li>The Iranian retaliation seems symbolic, with no significant impact reported so far.</li><li>Dismantling Iran’s nuclear knowledge is nearly impossible; it would require eliminating all expertise.</li><li>Escalation depends on missile capabilities—Israel may soon face overwhelming pressure, drawing the U.S. into direct conflict.</li></ol>","author_name":"Nima Rostami Alkhorshid"}