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Trump's DECAPITATION STRATEGY complicated by Iran regime's 'deep bench,' 'repressive capacities' - Rachel Maddow - MS NOW
Ali Vaez, Iran Project director for the International Crisis Group, talks with Rachel Maddow about the capabilities of the Iranian regime Donald Trump is attempting to unseat. A very long view, being "deeply benched" and a vastly resourced ability to repress Iranian revolutionaries will challenge Trump's efforts. - Aired on 02/28/2026.