Ben Shapiro: Iran War

In this episode of The Ben Shapiro Show (Ep. 2384), host Ben Shapiro debunks four major "lies" propagated by critics of President Trump's military actions against Iran, framing the conflict as a swift and successful operation rather than a prolonged quagmire. He argues:

• Lie 1: It's a quagmire. Shapiro counters that the "war" has lasted only 12 days, with U.S. and Israeli forces effectively dismantling Iran's missile capabilities, navy, and military facilities, leaving Iran humiliated and unable to respond aggressively.
• Lie 2: Iran's leadership is strong. He highlights reports of Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei's coma, with regime officials allegedly using a cardboard cutout of him during allegiance ceremonies, signaling internal chaos and succession issues.
• Lie 3: Oil prices will spike. Despite an initial surge, prices have stabilized below $90 per barrel, with no significant disruptions to global supply.
• Lie 4: Trump has no plan. Shapiro describes Trump's strategy as targeted, short-term strikes combined with threats to seize the Strait of Hormuz if needed, emphasizing U.S. dominance and coordination with Israel.

Shapiro criticizes opponents, including Democrats, "horseshoe right" figures like Tucker Carlson and Megyn Kelly, and media for downplaying U.S. successes while amplifying Iranian propaganda. The episode also covers unrelated topics, such as New York City Council member Zohran Mamdani's alleged sympathies toward jihad supporters amid recent ISIS-inspired terrorism attempts (e.g., two suspects arrested for plotting IED attacks at an anti-Muslim rally). Additionally, Shapiro mocks Texas Senate candidate James Talarico for twisting Christian teachings to support progressive policies like abortion rights, transgender issues, and environmentalism, calling it heretical.
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