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Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux

6303 Don't Go to War in IRAN!

Freedomain with Stefan Molyneux

Stefan Molyneux

Freedom, Politics, Objectivism, Freedomainradio, Anarchy, Democrat, Liberal, Republican, Libertarian, News & Politics, Joe-rogan, Objectivist, Atheism, Philosophy, Atheist, Conservative, Pacifism

4.72.4K Ratings

🗓️ 19 February 2026

⏱️ 100 minutes

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Summary

In this Wednesday Night Live from 18 February 2026, Stefan Molyneux examines the growing tensions with Iran and the risk of U.S. involvement in war. He points out flaws in the nuclear talks that fell apart and the ongoing military preparations, noting how government decisions often ignore what people actually think. In conversations with callers, he explores personal accountability, how society has grown numb to violence, and the role of artificial intelligence. He wraps up by urging peace and encouraging listeners to consider their part in building a different path forward.

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0:00.0

Good evening, everybody, Sifan Maloneyu from Freedom.com.

0:05.6

And I'm a little torn up tonight, 18th of February, 26.

0:13.5

As it stands, at the moment, a high risk of imminent military conflict,

0:20.4

potentially starting in the coming days or weeks,

0:22.7

if ongoing nuclear negotiations fail.

0:26.1

Iran has rejected U.S. demands and uranium enrichment and ballistic missiles,

0:30.3

and there is a rapid U.S. military built up in the region.

0:35.5

Indirect talks between U.S. and Iranian officials in Geneva concluded on February the 17th, which is yesterday, with some good progress on guiding principles, but significant gaps remain.

0:45.5

Both sides agreed to exchange drafts and resume discussions in about two weeks, but Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Kameni publicly rejected key U.S. demands emphasizing Iran's right

0:55.7

to nuclear capabilities and deterrent weapons. President Trump has urged Iran to make a deal,

1:09.5

limiting its nuclear military programs or face potential

1:12.2

attacks with recent statements escalating warnings.

1:17.9

A Trump advisor reportedly estimated a 90% chance of U.S. kinetic action in the next few

1:23.1

weeks.

1:33.1

U.S. U.S. forces are preparing for a potential

1:34.5

massive weeks-long campaign resembling all-out war

1:37.3

rather than limited strikes with hundreds of aircraft,

1:39.9

two carrier groups and air defenses deployed

1:42.1

across more than 20 locations in the Middle East.

1:46.2

That's right. The Epstein files are out, and now it's war. Of course. Top officials have

1:56.2

briefed Trump on readiness for strikes as early as this weekend, February 20th to 21st,

2:00.6

though no final

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