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The Iran War

TAC Right Now: Why Trump Attacked Iran This Week w/ Scott Horton

TAC staffers talk to Scott Horton about the week's events.
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The American Conservative
Jun 11, 2026 7:20 PM
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Andrew Day and Harrison Berger talk to author Scott Horton of the Libertarian Institute about U.S. strikes on Iran Tuesday and Wednesday and President Trump's strange decision to telegraph the attacks in advance. Then, they debate the power of the Israel lobby and discuss a reported investigation of an Iran War critic. Recorded June 11, 2026.

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