A chilling reality about modern warfare and U.S. policy emerges in this episode. Tara exposes the staggering number of Iranian-backed attacks on American bases during the Joe Biden administration—more than 220 strikes in just two years.

Why didn’t the White House respond? And what does it mean for U.S. troops stationed across the Middle East and Europe?

The conversation becomes deeply personal as Tara reveals how researching these attacks forced a difficult conversation with her own child about joining the military. Meanwhile, past warnings from Marco Rubio and the current strategy of Donald Trump come into focus as the broader geopolitical picture surrounding Iran becomes clearer.

Episode Summary:

In this powerful episode, Tara dives into a largely ignored reality of the last few years: repeated Iranian and proxy attacks against U.S. military installations. According to reports, American bases and outposts endured more than 220 strikes during the presidency of Joe Biden, leaving dozens of service members injured—including over a hundred catastrophic traumatic brain injuries.

The issue hits close to home. Tara shares the deeply personal story of discussing military service with her daughter and confronting the harsh realities of modern conflict. As Iran expands its drone capabilities and proxy warfare tactics across the Middle East, American troops stationed abroad face growing risks.

The episode revisits warnings made over a decade ago by Senator Marco Rubio, who predicted that Iran would use sanctions relief and financial windfalls to expand its military power, arm proxy forces, and increase attacks on American personnel. Those warnings, Tara argues, have now played out.

Tara also recounts the political fallout following the killing of Iranian general Qasem Soleimani during the administration of Donald Trump, contrasting the response then with what she sees as a lack of decisive retaliation in later attacks on U.S. troops.

The discussion ultimately centers on a broader question: how American foreign policy decisions affect the safety of service members—and what it means for families whose children are considering military service today.

Key Topics Covered:

Over 220 attacks on U.S. bases linked to Iranian forces or proxies

The impact on American troops and traumatic brain injuries

Personal conversations about military service and risk

Senator Marco Rubio’s warnings about Iran’s military expansion

The killing of Qasem Soleimani and its political aftermath

Debate over U.S. response strategies under Joe Biden

The role of Donald Trump in confronting Iranian threats

How Iran’s proxy warfare strategy targets U.S. forces abroad