U.S.–Israeli coordination during the 12-Day War critically damaged Iran’s nuclear program and flipped deterrence on its head. Now, Israeli strikes targeting Hamas leaders in Qatar have sent shockwaves across the region — and a strong message to Tehran. Washington’s latest show of strength? The National Energy Dominance Council.

Established by Trump and co-architected by today’s guest during his most recent White House tour, it ends decades of regime oil blackmail and cements American energy as American power — a tool of statecraft.

Although Washington and Jerusalem are rewriting rules and reestablishing deterrence in the Long War against the Islamic Republic, the fight isn’t over until the regime has fallen. And the next decisive battleground may be Iraq.

To explain why — and to help break down lessons learned from the 12-Day War, Israel’s strike in Qatar, and how American energy dominance is reshaping the strategic landscape — Rich Goldberg is back with Mark on The Iran Breakdown.