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BREAKING: Trump Says Iranian 'CIVILIZATION WILL DIE TONIGHT'
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BREAKING: Trump Says Iranian 'CIVILIZATION WILL DIE TONIGHT'

Donald Trump's declaration that Iranian 'civilization will die tonight' and his justification for striking civilian infrastructure pushes the world to the brink of a catastrophic, potentially nuclear, conflict with severe global economic repercussions.

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Saagar X Joe Kent: RESIGNATION, Israeli NUKES, Epstein, Charlie Kirk, Mike Huckabee
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Saagar X Joe Kent: RESIGNATION, Israeli NUKES, Epstein, Charlie Kirk, Mike Huckabee

Former NCTC Director Joe Kent details his resignation over the Iran war, alleging Israeli manipulation of US policy, suppressed investigations into high-profile assassinations, and concerns about nuclear escalation.

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IRAN WAR CHAOS: US Plane CRASHES, Carrier ON FIRE, Casualties CLIMB
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IRAN WAR CHAOS: US Plane CRASHES, Carrier ON FIRE, Casualties CLIMB

As the US-Iran conflict escalates, the hosts argue that official narratives downplay mounting US casualties and military setbacks, while Iran's defiance and strategic resilience expose the fragility of American power and the potential for catastrophic escalation.

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Jeffrey Sachs: WE ARE IN WORLD WAR
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Jeffrey Sachs: WE ARE IN WORLD WAR

Jeffrey Sachs and the Breaking Points hosts argue that the world is already in the early stages of World War III, characterized by interconnected proxy conflicts and a US hegemonic strategy that alienates allies and provokes rivals.

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New Iran Ayatollah Is A SCREW YOU To Donald Trump
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New Iran Ayatollah Is A SCREW YOU To Donald Trump

Iran's selection of a new Supreme Leader, the son of the previous leader, signals absolute defiance against the US and Israel, escalating regional tensions and complicating any potential de-escalation.

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