January 29, 2026
Iran: Trump’s Next Target | One Decision
Is the US on the verge of military intervention in Iran? Richard Fontaine, CEO of the Center for a New American Security, reveals why he believes a US strike is "likelier than not" in the coming weeks—and what Trump's Venezuela operation tells us about his appetite for regime change. With tensions escalating after Iran's crackdown on protesters and Trump's explicit threats, Fontaine offers insight into the military options now on the table. Plus: Why rushing to China won't save US allies, the AI race that's reshaping global power, and what happens when a president operates on "momentum" rather than strategy.
Watch the full interview on One Decision.
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