First published 2005
Jerome R. Corsi presents a stark analysis of Iran's nuclear ambitions and the theocratic regime that drives them. Published in 2005, the book examines how Iran manipulates oil prices to fund both nuclear development and terrorist operations while secretly channeling money to American politicians to improve diplomatic relations. Corsi focuses on President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad's rise to power and his dangerous religious beliefs about preparing for the Mahdi's return through global apocalypse. The author argues that Iran's position in the "axis of evil" represents a unique threat because its leaders actively seek worldwide destruction as a religious duty. Corsi warns that years of failed international negotiations have brought the world closer to a catastrophic moment when Iran acquires nuclear weapons. The book calls on Americans to recognize this growing crisis and demand accountability from their own politicians regarding their connections to the Iranian regime.
Genres: history, political-science, non-fiction, 21st-century, current-affairs, academic
Vibes: suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: investigative-journalism
Setting: Iran
Period: 2005
300 pages · Hardcover · Cumberland House Publishing
Content warnings: violence