Interviews 02
Matthew Hoh: The US Just Ran Out of Cruise Missiles – What Happens Next?
Matthew Hoh argues that the US is facing a critical munitions shortage and a foreign policy crisis marked by incoherence, economic repercussions, and an inability to negotiate, pushing the world towards further instability and conflict.
Alex Krainer: The Middle East and Europe Just Shifted Overnight
Alex Krainer asserts that the global geopolitical landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift, with the Middle East and Europe experiencing overnight changes driven by US imperialist ambitions, Israeli 'psychosis,' and the rise of a multipolar East.
Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: China JUST Said NO to Trump! Iran’s Hammer Falls on Strait of Hormuz
Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson dissect China's dismissive reception of Donald Trump, the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, and the emerging Russia-China-Iran-Pakistan axis poised to reshape Gulf security and global commerce.
Seyed M. Marandi: One Strike Wiped Out Trump’s Entire Plan – It’s Over
Iran asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz, leveraging global economic pressure and strategic patience to counter US and allied aggression, which is seen as failing and self-damaging.
Ray McGovern: Israel’s Worst Defeat: New Wave of Attacks That Could END It All
Ray McGovern dissects the complex, unpredictable Middle East conflict, arguing that Russian intervention and economic pressures are forcing Trump into a diplomatic off-ramp, despite Netanyahu's persistent calls for war and the risk of nuclear escalation.
Pepe Escobar: Iran & Russia JUST HUMILIATED Trump’s Bullying Plan – FULL Control of Hormuz Now
Pepe Escobar details how Iran, with Russia's backing, has strategically outmaneuvered US sanctions and blockades, asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz and reshaping Eurasian power dynamics.
Larry Johnson Drops a BOMBSHELL: Generals Just Told Trump to STAND DOWN
Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson reveals critical military and economic vulnerabilities for the US and Europe, suggesting generals advised Trump against further Middle East conflict while Iran solidifies its strategic and economic power with Russia and Oman.
Larry Johnson: Iran JUST Escorted Tankers Past US Blockade – Israel Waiting for Greenlight to ATTACK
Larry Johnson argues that the US blockade on Iran is largely ineffective, US missile stockpiles are severely depleted, and President Trump's mental state is a critical factor driving dangerous, ill-conceived military and economic policies.
Andrei Martyanov: Iran Just SHOT DOWN Trump’s Blockade… And Israel’s Strategy Is IN TATTERS
Andrei Martyanov asserts that Iran has effectively broken the US-led blockade, seizing control of the Strait of Hormuz, while exposing Israel's military as a 'second-rate' power and revealing the US military as a 'paper tiger' suffering from strategic incompetence and internal panic.
Max Blumenthal: Israel’s Defeat Begins: Zionist Power Structure FALLING APART in the US
Max Blumenthal details how Israeli influence and Trump's irrationality are driving the US towards economic and political ruin through the Iran war, exposing the collapse of the Zionist power structure and destabilizing the Middle East.
Seyed M. Marandi: “It’s Over” – Iran Wipes Out Trump’s Blockade Tactic
Iran asserts its defiance against US blockade tactics and military threats, warning of severe global economic consequences and regional instability if aggression continues.
John Helmer: Iran’s Unthinkable Move, US & Israel Respond - The Middle East’s New Reality
John Helmer analyzes the US seizure of an Iranian commercial vessel, framing it as a failed provocation amidst high-stakes US-Iran negotiations and Trump's domestic political pressures.
Andrei Martyanov: How Iran Exposed Trump’s Military & Strategic Failure (Full Breakdown)
Andrei Martyanov dissects the perceived military and strategic failures of the Trump administration in the Middle East, arguing that Iran exposed the US's operational limitations and the obsolescence of its military doctrine.
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: How Trump’s Iran Blockade Turned Into Total Humiliation
Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson argue that the Trump administration's Iran blockade and 'economic fury' are illogical, self-defeating strategies that expose US weakness, accelerate global hostility, and push the world towards a financial crisis, ultimately failing to stop rising powers like China and Russia.
John Helmer: Blood, Money, and the TRUMP DYNASTY - Iran Shows How to FIGHT
John Helmer unpacks the US blockade on Iran, revealing how Trump's domestic political ambitions and a deepening religious-political divide are shaping US foreign policy, while China and Iran defy American unilateralism.
Larry Johnson: Will Trump’s Iran Port Blockade Work… or End in Total DISASTER?
Larry Johnson argues that Donald Trump's declared blockade of Iranian ports is an ineffective 'words-only' policy, exacerbating global economic instability and oil prices, while alienating US allies.
Nima R. Alkhorshid & Patrick Henningsen: If US-Iran Talks FAIL, China READY to Do THIS (Huge Shift)
US-Iran talks are destined to fail due to US diplomatic incompetence and Israeli sabotage, leading to a significant shift in global power dynamics and energy markets, with China poised to capitalize.
Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel’s STRATEGY in TATTERS - Trump TAKES OVER
Ambassador Chas Freeman asserts that the recent Middle East conflict has left Israel's strategy in tatters and significantly strengthened Iran's regional and global standing, while exposing the failures of US diplomacy under Donald Trump.
Larry Johnson: Iran Just SEIZED Control of the Strait of Hormuz – Ceasefire Already Falling Apart?
Larry Johnson asserts that Iran has effectively seized control of the Strait of Hormuz, forcing a desperate US into negotiations amidst a failing military campaign and severe economic repercussions.
Andrei Martyanov: Iran JUST SHOT DOWN the War and Drops the Hammer on Israel & GCC
Andrei Martyanov asserts that Iran has strategically 'shot down the war' against the US and Israel, exposing their military and economic vulnerabilities and marking the end of the American Empire's dominance in the Middle East.
Stanislav Krapivnik: Iran Just SLAMMED the Door on America’s Ceasefire Offer the Strait Stays Closed
The US-Iran conflict escalates with Iran rejecting ceasefire offers and the US facing significant military losses and accusations of nuclear terrorism, leading to global economic instability and a potential reshaping of Middle Eastern geopolitics.
Patrick Henningsen: Iran REJECTS Ceasefire — Missile Bunkers Rebuilt in Record Time
The US-Israel military campaign against Iran is framed as a politically motivated 'perfect war' designed to weaponize energy markets for elite profit, facing internal US military dissent and exposing European hypocrisy.
Seyed M. Marandi: Yemen STRIKES Israel - They Hit Iran’s WATER & POWER… Now RETALIATION Has Started
Iran asserts its military and economic resilience against a US-led coalition, detailing alleged civilian targeting by the West and outlining a severe, escalating retaliation strategy that includes disrupting global energy markets and potentially withdrawing from the NPT.
John Helmer: Russia Issues URGENT Warning as US–Israel Strikes Escalate
Geopolitical analyst John Helmer details a rapidly deteriorating US-Israel position in the Iran conflict, driven by strategic miscalculations, Trump's perceived erratic behavior, and a shifting global power dynamic that sees even allies distancing themselves from US offensive actions.
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