In a powerful new episode, Prof. PLO Lumumba delivers a sobering geopolitical analysis on the escalating tensions between Iran, Israel, and the United States — warning that the region is teetering on the brink of a wider conflict. Drawing from history, ideology, and global power plays, Lumumba explains how regime change in Iran is no longer just a theory, but an active agenda.
The Roots of the Crisis: From the Pahlavi to the Ayatollahs
Lumumba begins by revisiting Iran’s modern history, tracing the fall of the Pahlavi dynasty and the rise of Ayatollah Khomeini during the 1979 Islamic Revolution. The 444-day hostage crisis at the U.S. Embassy in Tehran, where American diplomats were held blindfolded, still looms large in Washington’s memory. That humiliation, Lumumba argues, still shapes U.S. attitudes toward Iran today.
Despite multiple presidents and attempted reforms, the theocratic regime has faced internal unrest — most recently after the 2022 death of Mahsa Amini, which triggered mass protests over women’s rights, economic inequality, and political freedom.
Israel’s Fear of a Nuclear Iran
According to Lumumba, Israel views Iran as its most immediate and dangerous threat in the region, especially after the 12-day war in 2025, where missiles from Tehran reportedly reached Tel Aviv. Israel’s goal is clear: neutralize Iran’s nuclear ambitions and remove the regime backing regional militias like Hezbollah and the Houthis in Yemen.
Trump’s Doctrine: Rhetoric or Regime Change?
PLO Lumumba highlights Donald Trump’s aggressive posturing — promising to act if demonstrators in Iran are harmed, hinting at covert operations, and directly threatening Iran’s leadership. To Lumumba, this signals that Trump is not merely observing but actively preparing for a possible intervention or “Caracas-style” operation — referencing the dramatic capture of Venezuela’s Maduro earlier this year.
Lumumba warns that such a move would be seen not just as an act of war, but as another nail in the coffin of international law and diplomacy. “We are witnessing the death of international law as conceived in San Francisco in 1945,” he says.
Regime Change or Regional Chaos?
Even if the U.S. and Israel succeed in toppling the Iranian regime, Lumumba argues the consequences could be catastrophic. A power vacuum could lead to the collapse of regional stability — further destabilizing Iraq, Syria, Lebanon, and Yemen.
He warns that instability is not always accidental — it’s profitable. “There are people who thrive in chaos. There is an entire war economy. And in this view, a stable Iran may not serve Western interests.”
The Danger of Double Standards
Lumumba also reflects on the Western hypocrisy: Israel operating outside international law, Western silence on internal repression, and the use of “democracy” as a tool of control. He warns that such double standards breed resentment, radicalization, and future blowback.
“The United States and Israel may think they’re safe. But they are not. You may have your cake and eat it — but not forever.”
Conclusion: What Next for Iran and the Middle East?
As PLO Lumumba concludes, the region sits on a powder keg. Domestic frustrations, foreign provocations, and historical memory are converging. And if regime change is pursued, it will not end in silence — but in chaos that spreads beyond Iran’s borders.
The question remains: will diplomacy prevail, or will the drums of war drown out reason?
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