Dr. Ron Schleifer discussed psychological warfare tactics being used in the Iran-U.S. conflict, focusing on Iran's blame game strategy and the technique of attributing attacks to "renegade elements" rather than the regime itself.
He explained how Iran published a hit list featuring President Trump with crosshairs, which should be interpreted as a sign of Iran's growing desperation and poor judgment.
Dr. Schleifer criticized President Trump's emotional response of calling Iranians "scum," arguing this loss of composure could lead to physical military intervention.
He also provided historical context about America's Middle East policy, suggesting that outdated romanticized perspectives from the 19th century Protestant pilgrim era continue to influence U.S. foreign policy decisions, leaving the current administration without proper expert advice on Middle East dynamics.