Interviews 02
Elijah Magnier: Iran & U.S. Rush to Doha as Deal Teeters on the Brink
Elijah Magnier dissects the critical violations by the U.S. of a recent Memorandum of Understanding with Iran, alongside the contentious Lebanon-Israel agreement, revealing a pattern of bad faith negotiations and regional destabilization.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: MoU Is Done—Now the U.S. and Iran Enter a War of Attrition
The US-Iran conflict in the Persian Gulf has evolved into a war of attrition, with Iran leveraging its control over the Strait of Hormuz and its strengthened military capabilities, while perceived US actions are framed as desperate and illogical.
Larry Johnson: U.S. Bombs Iran Near Sirik – Tehran's Counterstrike on US Bases Trigger Regional War
Geopolitical analyst Larry Johnson details the escalating US-Iran conflict, arguing that recent US strikes were 'military political theater' while Iran's retaliations are part of a deliberate strategy to deplete US fuel supplies and expose military vulnerabilities.
David Pyne: Iran’s 3-Way Retaliation: Nuclear Pullout, Hormuz Blockade, and US Base Strikes Loom
David Pyne argues that recent US and Israeli actions have sabotaged a 60-day ceasefire, escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon, and risking a global depression.
Robert Barnes: Iran Drones Attack Ship WITHOUT State Approval!
Robert Barnes argues that the US is disengaging from the Middle East, leading to a collapse of the 'Greater Israel Project' and the emergence of a new Islamic NATO, fundamentally reshaping regional power dynamics.
Laith Marouf: Developing: Israel Signals Partial Withdrawal From Lebanon Border
Laith Marouf argues that Israel's partial withdrawal from Lebanon, driven by US pressure and Hezbollah's resistance, signals a broader collapse of Israeli and American imperial power in the region, ultimately leading to Palestine's liberation.
Prof. David N. Gibbs: The US is OUT: West Asia Reshapes Itself with New Powers
Professor David Gibbs analyzes the US defeat in West Asia, detailing how this shift is forcing a re-evaluation of US foreign policy, particularly regarding Israel, and paving the way for a new regional security architecture without American dominance.
Larry Johnson: Nothing Less Than Full Exit’: Lebanese Pres. Issues Ultimatum on Israeli Occupation
Larry Johnson details the significant geopolitical shifts in the Middle East, including Lebanon's unprecedented demand for Israeli withdrawal, the ongoing economic fallout from the Strait of Hormuz disruption, and the formation of a new regional security alliance backed by Russia and China.
Lt Col. Anthony Aguilar: Hormuz Is the Graveyard of Israel’s Regional Ambitions
Lieutenant Colonel Anthony Aguilar dissects the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, arguing that Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon is the critical, non-negotiable first step for any real progress, and highlights the shift towards a multipolar global order where regional powers like Pakistan assert their influence.
Elijah Magnier: BREAKING: Bessent Greenlights Iranian Oil – 60-Day Sanctions Pivot
Elijah Magnier breaks down the high-stakes US-Iran negotiations, revealing how Iran is dictating terms, leveraging Lebanon as a lynchpin, and forcing a sanctions pivot on Iranian oil, while Israel's Netanyahu faces increasing isolation and domestic pressure.
Larry Johnson: US-Iran Agree to Direct Conflict Management in Lebanon
US and Iran have agreed to a direct conflict management process for Lebanon, a development largely brokered by Pakistan, signaling a significant shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics and a weakening of US influence.
Seyed M. Marandi & Larry Johnson: Iran Demands Lebanon Withdrawal as U.S. Pushes for Open Hormuz
Geopolitical tensions escalate as US-Iran negotiations stall over Lebanon and sanctions, revealing a critical global energy crisis exacerbated by a depleted US Strategic Petroleum Reserve and a constrained Strait of Hormuz.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: ROUND 2: US & Iran Meet in Switzerland - Israel's Hand Forced in Ceasefire Blow
Iran leveraged the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to force a ceasefire in Lebanon, asserting its strategic power in ongoing quadrilateral talks with the US, Qatar, and Pakistan, despite aggressive US rhetoric and Israeli demands.
Pepe Escobar: Israel Just Got Outplayed - The MoU That 'Beat' Israel Where It Hurts
Pepe Escobar argues that a recent Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding (MOU), brokered by Pakistan and backed by China, represents a significant strategic defeat for the United States and Israel, forcing a temporary de-escalation in West Asia driven by US domestic political and energy supply crises.
Elijah Magnier: IRAN Says Israel Must Leave Lebanon, Israel Refuses. Trump Makes His Move!
Geopolitical expert Elijah Magnier dissects the shifting power dynamics in the Middle East, revealing how Iran's resilience against Israeli-American aggression has fundamentally altered regional alliances and exposed the limitations of US influence.
Laith Marouf: Hezbollah’s OFFICIAL Stance on US-Iran MoU while While Striking Israel back
Hezbollah views the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) as a decisive victory for the 'axis of resistance,' fundamentally reshaping regional power dynamics and signaling a new era of Iranian dominance and internal political reckoning in Lebanon.
Col. Jacques Baud: US & Iran Reach MoU – War Ends IMMEDIATELY on All Fronts (Lebanon Included)
Colonel Jacques Baud asserts that a US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding signifies Iran's strategic upper hand, while Israel's aggressive policies, driven by Netanyahu's personal interests, are self-defeating and risk its long-term survival.
Anthony Aguilar: BREAKING: Iran SUSPENDS All Flights in Western Region – Attack on Israel Imminent
Israeli strikes in Beirut repeatedly undermine US-Iran peace talks, revealing Israel's intent to prolong conflict and Iran's refusal to accept a facade of peace, while Donald Trump's "deal" announcements are dismissed as self-serving and unrealistic.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: BREAKING: Iran Deputy Commander: 'Beirut attack won't go unanswered
Following Israeli attacks on Beirut, Iran is poised to retaliate, with the speaker arguing that Israel aims to sabotage a potential US-Iran deal and that the US acts as Israel's proxy, undermining any diplomatic resolution.
Laith Marouf: Hezbollah Wipes Out Israeli Plan as Iran Backs Lebanon Hard
Laith Marouf asserts that Iran has fundamentally shifted the military balance in the Middle East, now proactively defending its allies and exposing the strategic weaknesses of the US and Israel.
Ray McGovern: West Asia Changing FAST, Israel LOSES Big - Putin REJECTS Zelensky
Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern dissects the rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape in West Asia, highlighting Iran's growing leverage and Israel's isolation, while also analyzing the endgame of the Ukraine conflict and Putin's strategic stance.
Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Strikes BACK – Missiles Hit Kuwait & U.S. 5th Fleet in Bahrain!
Professor Seyed M. Marandi details Iran's escalating military responses to U.S. and Israeli actions, highlighting Tehran's enhanced capabilities and strategic shifts in the Persian Gulf and Lebanon.
Patrick Henningsen: Hezbollah Just Drew the Line: 'Israel Out of Lebanon Completely
Patrick Henningsen argues that a US-brokered agreement between Lebanon and Israel is a fabricated document designed to facilitate Israeli annexation of South Lebanon's resources and depopulate the area, while the US and Israel collaborate to provoke a civil war.
Seyed M. Marandi: Rockets from Lebanon Strike Deep in Israel – Decisive Iran-US Clash Imminent
Iran's strategic patience and willingness to escalate military and economic pressure, including closing critical choke points like the Strait of Hormuz, forced the US to intervene and prevent an Israeli attack on Beirut, signaling a new phase of regional deterrence.
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