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U.S. FEVERISHLY Evacuating Civilians From The Middle East! w/ Daniel Davis

2025/6/13
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Daniel Davis: 我认为美国撤离驻巴格达大使馆人员和家属，以及授权美国驻中东部队家属自愿撤离，这些都可能是军事行动即将发生的迹象。正如我在2003年伊拉克战争中看到的那样，这些行动通常发生在重大事件之前，因为涉及大量后勤工作。如果美国真的要对伊朗采取军事行动，那将是一个非常不明智的决定，因为伊朗有能力反击，这将对美国在中东的利益和国家安全造成破坏性影响。而且，总统没有合法的理由对伊朗采取军事行动，这直接违反了美国宪法和1973年的《战争权力法案》。只有在国会授权或美国受到攻击的情况下，总统才能单方面攻击其他国家。更令人担忧的是，我们的政治体系未能对总统的权力进行制衡，我们已经将使用武装部队的权力交给了行政长官，这非常可怕。如果伊朗受到攻击，它将首先攻击该地区的美国军事基地，许多美国军事基地的防空系统不足以防御弹道导弹，如果伊朗攻击一些较小的军事哨所，我们无能为力。伊朗有能力击落美国的轰炸机，并可能袭击美国的船只和盟友的石油系统。战争鼓吹者认为伊朗不会采取行动，但这是一个很大的赌注，如果伊朗决定采取行动，可能会发生各种糟糕的事情。攻击伊朗的核设施可能会促使伊朗发展核武器，最糟糕的结果是伊朗进行核试验。我对以色列政策的立场可能是我未能获得美国政府高级职位的原因之一，我认为以色列使用军事力量无法实现和平与安全。美国的国家安全利益不值得考虑对伊朗使用致命的军事力量，如果我们走上那条路，一切都是负面的。

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The U.S. is evacuating non-essential personnel from its Baghdad embassy and dependents of military personnel from several Middle East bases. Retired Lt. Col. Daniel Davis discusses the potential for an imminent attack on Iran, the disastrous consequences of such an action, and the lack of legal basis for it under the U.S. Constitution.
  • U.S. Embassy in Baghdad evacuating non-essential personnel
  • Dependents of U.S. troops in the Middle East authorized to leave
  • Potential for U.S.-Israeli strike on Iran
  • Legal concerns regarding the President's authority to unilaterally launch military action
  • Potential for devastating consequences of an attack on Iran, including Iranian retaliation against U.S. military bases

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The U.S. is evacuating nonessential staff from its Baghdad embassy and family members of military personnel from several bases in the Gulf amid growing concerns about the security situation, per two State Department and Pentagon officials.

The unusual steps are taking place ahead of a crucial round of nuclear negotiations between the U.S. and Iran and amid threats made by Tehran to launch missiles against American military bases in the region in retaliation for any attack on Iran's nuclear facilities.

Guest host Aaron Maté and retired United States Army Lieutenant Colonel, and foreign policy analyst Daniel Davis discuss the likelihood that an attack on Iran is imminent and why the consequences of such an attack could be dire. 

Plus segments on Vice President JD Vance’s flailing attempts to snow podcaster Theo Von about the Gaza genocide and gymnast Simone Biles’  confused attack on former competitive swimmer Riley Gaines over trans competitors in women’s sports.

Also featuring Russell Dobular and Keaton Weiss of the Due Dissidence show.