Former British diplomat claims Iran could overwhelm Israel in major war

Former British diplomat Alistair Crooke has claimed that debate inside the Pentagon is divided over Iran’s military capabilities and the potential impact of a direct conflict on Israel, arguing that some assessments suggest Israel may not be able to withstand such a war. Speaking in an interview with retired judge Andrew Napolitano on the Judging Freedom podcast, Crooke said he believed certain Pentagon views are based on evidence rather than assumptions, pointing to what he described as the experience of a 12-day war between Israel and Iran. Crooke criticised what he called arrogance in Washington and Israel, particularly claims that Iran is unable to challenge advanced missile defence systems. He said Israel had been “attacked in an unprecedented way” and […]