# The REAL Reason for the Iran War - Ryan Dawson on Greater Israel and the Strait of Hormuz Blowback

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Podcast: [Fight Back with Jake Shields](https://stenobird.com/podcast/fight-back-with-jake-shields-7561521)
Published: 2026-07-15T13:37:06+00:00
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## Resource

Jake Shields praises Ryan Dawson’s legendary research and films while they unpack Saudi connections, U.S.-Israel operations, oligarch influence, and current Middle East chaos. Topics include everything from JCPOA betrayal, Lindsey Graham’s death, Epstein networks, the moral collapse of supporting endless war, and much more. Follow the podcast! 🟢Clip Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@fightbackclips 🔵Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jakeshieldspod 🟠TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/jakeshieldspod ⚫Jake's X: https://x.com/jakeshieldsajj 🔴Podcast X: https://www.x.com/shieldsclips 🟣Telegram: https://t.me/fightbackpodcast 🟤Rumble: https://rumble.com/c/FightBackPodcast Support the podcast! CashApp: $fightbackpod BuyMeACoffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/jakeshieldsajj Crypto: BTC: bc1qes4jehng0qta0um5sr0kk39mvpyysr6udmqp8m ETH: 0xeADBD1A10361aDE0aEB85105694BB05fAFB03919 SOL: Ejn43wE2sdL4NuTszkztunSG3Cp6GfDgJU7dAxTcUWE7 USDT: TSqRK3bvvrg9Z69vzn2E9v7j9H99MSMKcP Protect your privacy INCLUDING from Israel! Go to vp.net/fightback to save 20% and support the podcast! We’re proud to announce our new publishing sponsor Antelope Hill Publishing! You can buy a controversial book, and support the podcast at the same time, by going to http://antelopehillpublishing.com/ and using code FIGHTBACK! Purchase the shirts Jake wears on the show, or become a monthly member for exclusive content at http://fightbackpodcast.com [00:00] – In-Person Meetup & Jiu-Jitsu Connection [02:45] – Ryan Dawson’s Research: From “Lunatic” to Must-Watch Films [06:20] – Trump’s Iran War: “We Already Obliterated Them” [09:50] – Civilian Deaths, School Bombing & AI Targeting [13:40] – Attacking During Negotiations – No Honor in U.S. Policy [18:15] – JCPOA Betrayal, Sanctions & Petrodollar Myth [24:30] – Jar…

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