Interviews 02

Andrei Martyanov: Hezbollah Hits IDF, US & Iran Fight… And Russia Picked THAT Moment To Strike
Andrei Martyanov asserts that the US and Western civilization are in a state of rapid collapse, driven by incompetent leadership, Israeli influence, and a fundamental misunderstanding of modern warfare, while Russia executes a 'controlled escalation' in Ukraine.

Scott Ritter: Iran Just HIT an MQ-9 & Opened Fire on an RQ-4 and F-35 - Russia Escalates W/ Oreshnik
Scott Ritter asserts that the US has lost its confrontation with Iran, that Israel's influence on US policy is waning, and that Russia is poised for the 'erasure of Ukraine' with Europe facing direct consequences.

Col. Jacques Baud: Trump’s Last Card Just SHATTERED Israel
Colonel Jacques Baud asserts that Donald Trump's Middle East policies have trapped the US in a no-win situation, leading to Israel's global condemnation and regional weakening, while Europe's confrontational stance risks escalating the Ukraine conflict.

Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran-US Nail Down Deal? as Russia SLAMS Kiev with Oreshnik Missile
An analyst unpacks a proposed Iran-US deal, arguing it signifies US defeat and Israel's weakening, while highlighting a unified 'axis of resistance' and a shifting global order against US hegemony.

Seyed M. Marandi: Iran’s Armed Forces Enter HIGHEST State of Alert – War Next?
Seyed M. Marandi asserts that Iran's armed forces are on high alert, prepared for war, and hold the upper hand in negotiations with the US due to their resilience, military strength, control over the Strait of Hormuz, and the impending global economic crisis.

Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel Disgraced by Its Sadism | Trump’s Escape from Hormuz & Cuba Implications
Ambassador Chas Freeman dissects the escalating Middle East crisis, exposing Israel's 'sadistic' tactics, the US's irrational foreign policy, and the shifting global power dynamics as China emerges as a diplomatic hub.

Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Trump Is FUMING After Iran, China & Russia’s MASSIVE Move
Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson detail how the perceived decline of the American empire is driving a dangerous geopolitical showdown, with Iran, Russia, and China forming a strategic alliance against US dominance, potentially leading to a 'war to end all wars' in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Promises Total Annihilation of Any US/Israeli Strike Origin
Professor Seyed M. Marandi details Iran's strategic readiness for a prolonged conflict with the US and Israel, asserting that any attack will be met with devastating retaliation designed to collapse Gulf regimes and undermine US hegemony.

Paul Craig Roberts: Xi Humors Trump as His World Caves In (Inside & Out)
Paul Craig Roberts argues that US foreign policy is driven by a self-defeating hegemonic agenda, heavily influenced by Israel, leading to global destabilization and a weakened international standing.

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: Hezbollah’s FPV Drones HUMILIATE Israeli Air Defenses – Multi-Front War ESCALATES
Professor Seyed M. Marandi details Iran's defiant geopolitical strategy, its military readiness against potential US/Israeli attacks, and the escalating regional conflict involving proxies like Hezbollah, who are effectively using FPV drones against Israeli air defenses.

Paul Craig Roberts: Iran's Revenge FORCES US Military to RETREAT!
Paul Craig Roberts argues that US foreign policy in the Middle East is dictated by Israeli interests, trapping the US in unwinnable conflicts and undermining its global standing.

Andrei Martyanov: Iran’s Silent Weapon That Frightens the Pentagon More Than Nukes
Andrei Martyanov argues that the US military and Western elites are profoundly incompetent, leading to military humiliations against Iran and Russia, and predicting the collapse of Europe and Israel.

Seyed M. Marandi: Hezbollah’s FPV Drones Just ROCKED Israel – Multi-Front War ESCALATES
Professor Seyed M. Marandi asserts that a multi-front war is imminent in West Asia, predicting the US 'gamble' against Iran will lead to its regional downfall and the beginning of the end for the Israeli regime, despite severe economic consequences for all.

Col. Larry Wilkerson: Trump’s Own Advisors Now SPLIT on Iran - Israel’s Plan DECIMATED
Colonel Larry Wilkerson details how Trump's chaotic foreign policy, driven by propaganda and personal agenda, is accelerating the decline of US diplomatic influence, particularly regarding Iran and Israel, while global powers like Russia and India forge new alliances and military capabilities.

Seyed M. Marandi: It's OVER! Trump’s Plan Is DEAD After This One Strike
Professor Seyed M. Marandi argues that Trump's strategy against Iran is failing, leading to global economic instability and a potential escalation into a protracted war that Iran is prepared to win due to its military resilience and strategic alliances.

Laith Marouf: Hezbollah’s Real Position on Iran-US Deal – The One Detail They Won’t Report
Laith Marouf dissects the current geopolitical landscape in the Middle East, arguing that the US and Israel are strategically weakened, forcing a shift in their objectives from defeating Iran to merely ensuring Israel's survival, while regional resistance forces escalate their counter-offensives.

Col. Jacques Baud: DESPERATE Move? Israel Just LOST – Trump’s Last-Minute Move Changes Everything
Colonel Jacques Baud argues that US policy inconsistency and Israeli aggression are driving Middle Eastern nations away from Western alliances, leading to a significant geopolitical and economic shift towards China and BRICS.

Col. Larry Wilkerson: “It’s Over”: Iran Wipes Out Trump’s Bully Tactic on Live Map
Colonel Larry Wilkerson dissects the ineffectiveness of US foreign policy under the Trump administration, arguing that its aggressive stance against Iran and unwavering support for Israel are destabilizing the Middle East and accelerating a global power shift towards China.

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.

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.

Scott Ritter: The US War on Iran Just COLLAPSED – Ceasefire Does the Impossible
Scott Ritter argues that the US war on Iran has collapsed, forcing a ceasefire driven by Donald Trump's political desperation and Iran's strategic victories, leaving Israel and the UAE abandoned.

Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran-US Double Ceasefire: What Just Happened?
A surprise US-Iran ceasefire and upcoming negotiations in Pakistan are framed as a strategic capitulation by the US, driven by military depletion and Iran's unwavering 10-point demands.

Seyed M. Marandi: Iran SLAMS Trump’s Ultimatum w/ COUNTER ULTIMATUM — War Headed DECIMATING Attacks
Professor Seyed M. Marandi asserts Iran's unwavering resolve against US threats, framing its resistance as a moral imperative rooted in Shia Islam and a direct counter to perceived Western-backed genocide in Gaza.
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