Interviews 02
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.
Seyed M. Marandi: Yemen Enters the War - US-Israeli Strikes on Energy Sites Spark IRAN’S RETALIATION
Professor Seyed M. Marandi asserts that US-Israeli strikes on Iranian energy and nuclear facilities have triggered severe Iranian retaliation against Gulf states and Israel, escalating the conflict towards a global energy crisis and the potential collapse of US-allied regimes.
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: US Dominance Is Crumbling… Here’s Why Iran Matters
US dominance is crumbling as a war of choice against Iran backfires, accelerating a global economic collapse and the formation of a new anti-imperialist world order.
Seyed M. Marandi: Israel Hits Iran Energy Sites, Iran’s Next Move: Israel’s Energy & Water Systems
Professor Seyed M. Marandi details Iran's unyielding stance against US and Israeli aggression, predicting severe global economic consequences if the conflict escalates and outlining Iran's strategy to fundamentally alter regional security dynamics.
Mark Sleboda: Iran’s New Missiles SLAM Israel & US Bases - Saudi & UAE Involved as Bases Open
Iran's asymmetric warfare strategy, leveraging its 'sanction option' by closing the Strait of Hormuz and targeting Gulf state energy infrastructure, has weaponized the global economy against the US and Israel, leading to unprecedented geopolitical and economic shifts.
Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: Second F-35 Down - Iran War Spirals Into DEVASTATING New Phase
Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson dissect the escalating US-Iran conflict, exposing critical military miscalculations, economic vulnerabilities, and the profound disconnect between political rhetoric and battlefield realities.
Richard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson: Iran Just Flipped the Script on the U.S. -Global Crisis Incoming?
Iran's strategic response to US aggression in the Strait of Hormuz is accelerating global de-dollarization, exposing the ineffectiveness of US military and financial control, and forcing a re-evaluation of international alliances.
Andrei Martyanov: Iran Hits US F-35… MASSIVE Retaliation After Israel Hits MAJOR Energy Hub
Andrei Martyanov asserts that the US is facing military humiliation and economic catastrophe in its conflict with Iran, marking the accelerated decline of the petrodollar and the rise of a new global order.
Patrick Henningsen: Israel Strikes Iran’s LARGEST Gas Field - Iran's MASSIVE RETALIATION Begins
Israel's attack on Iran's South Pars gas field, coordinated with the US, is a calculated move to destabilize Gulf monarchies, reshape the Middle East, and boost US energy dominance, risking a global conflict.
Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: U.S. KC-135 Down — Carrier Abraham Lincoln Hit by Missiles & Drones
US military presence in the Persian Gulf is collapsing, with Iran gaining unprecedented economic and military leverage, while American leadership is accused of lying and strategic incompetence.
Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel’s Agenda Is Collapsing… And It’s Happening Fast
Ambassador Chas Freeman asserts that Israel's agenda is rapidly collapsing, driven by a strategic miscalculation by the US and Israel that has strengthened Iran, devalued US military power, and is leading to a new, more dangerous geopolitical order.
Pepe Escobar: Iran Just Served the U.S. an “Eviction Notice” — What Happens Next?
Iran has issued an "eviction notice" to the US, demanding withdrawal, sanctions lift, and nuclear program autonomy, signaling a strategic defeat for the US and a potential global economic collapse.
Matthew Hoh: The Iran War Narrative Is Falling Apart
The ongoing US-Iran war exposes the profound incompetence and contradictory messaging of the Trump administration, accelerating the decline of American imperial influence and forcing global allies to re-evaluate their subservience.
Patrick Henningsen: Iran Says NO to Ceasefire and Sets New Terms for the Region
Patrick Henningsen argues that the US-Israeli conflict with Iran is a strategic disaster for the US, driven by Israeli interests and flawed intelligence, leading to a redefinition of regional security and global power dynamics.
Stanislav Krapivnik: Iran STRIKES Again! US “Eye” Destroyed as Missiles OBLITERATE Israel & Gulf
Geopolitical analyst Stanislav Krapivnik dissects the escalating Middle East conflict, alleging US and Israeli aggression, the destruction of critical defense systems, and the potential for mass casualties from water infrastructure attacks.
Amb. Chas Freeman: The War With Iran Is Breaking Everything the U.S. Planned
Ambassador Chas Freeman dissects the US-Israeli war against Iran, arguing it's a disastrous, ill-conceived enterprise driven by Israeli strategy, leading to unintended consequences, global economic instability, and a weakened United States.
Pepe Escobar: Iran’s Hidden Strategy: DEATH by a THOUSAND CUTS
Pepe Escobar details Iran's sophisticated 'decentralized mosaic strategy' of 'death by a thousand cuts' against the US-Israel combo, rapidly reshaping West Asian geopolitics and accelerating the decline of the petrodollar.
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