Geopolitical Podcast

Conflict Between Israel and Iran

June 17, 2025
Lieutenant General Karen Gibson
United States Army (Ret.)
Advisory Board Member, Academy Securities
Lieutenant General Rick Waddell
United States Army (Ret.)
Advisory Board Member, Academy Securities
Peter Tchir
Head of Macro Strategy, Academy Securities
Maria Donnelly
Associate, Geopolitical Strategy
Academy Securities
Moderator: Bret Lowry
United States Navy Veteran
Managing Director, Head of Special Situations Academy Securities
Host: Nicholas Carpenito 
United States Air Force Veteran
Vice President, Operations, Academy Securities

Table of Contents

Introduction

Israel’s Preemptive Strikes on Iran

Iranian Missile Attacks on Israel

U.S. Involvement in Defending Israel

Escalation Scenarios

Potential for a Nuclear Deal

Macroeconomic Impacts

Conclusion