Show Notes
TRIGGER WARNING: Allegations of sexual abuse and crimes against women, girls, and children.
As the U.S. led war against Iran approaches its first full week, this pod delves into Jeffrey Epstein's correspondence regarding Iran and other countries in the Middle East. After a quick summary of disjointed statements made by the current administration about their decision to again strike Iran during negotiations, we take an unsettling look at why Operation Epic Fury might also be expensive Crusade/Holy-War cosplay for some. Then, a chronological dive into conversations Epstein had about Iran within his well-connected circle of influence. Those conversations reveal a group of verbose old men that seem to be responsible for winning over Middle East royalty, swaying diplomacy, challenging elections abroad, and flexing fear mongering strategies to sway the masses. Per usual, the Epstein Files reveal that sadistic sex trafficking was just one element that bound together a global network of men with access to money and the perception of power.
BONUS: Iran's geography, the Strait of Hormuz, and the significance of the 2015 "Iran Nuclear Deal", formally known as the Joint Comprehensive Plan of Action (JCPOA).
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Trigger Warning: Detailed discussion of multiple SA incidents.
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