Interviews 02
Larry Johnson: Iran and the U.S. Are Trading Blows— The MoU Already DEAD
Larry Johnson analyzes the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, highlighting the US's diminishing influence, Israel's overextended military posture, and the shifting regional alliances that are reshaping power dynamics.
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.
Amb. Chas Freeman: The Collapse Of Israel’s Agenda
Ambassador Chas Freeman dissects the shifting power dynamics in the Middle East, highlighting Israel's growing isolation and the US's weakening leverage in negotiations with Iran amidst a fracturing regional order.
Larry Johnson: The U.S. Is Now Directly Calling Iran (Vance’s Switzerland Bombshell)
Larry Johnson analyzes the escalating US-Iran tensions, Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz, the shifting global energy landscape, and the emergence of a multipolar world order challenging Western dominance.
Matthew Hoh: Congress' 'Ceasefire' Resolution is a TOTAL SCAM (80% of Us Want REAL Action)
Matthew Hoh argues that US Congress's 'ceasefire' resolutions are performative gestures, while a new US-Iran deal reshapes Middle Eastern power dynamics and exposes deep divisions within American political parties.
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.
Larry Johnson: Iran Closes Hormuz AND Ends Israel's Combat Ops - US Rushes to Talks!
Larry Johnson details high-stakes US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland, revealing a significant shift in US policy towards Israel and a strategic withdrawal of US military assets from the Middle East.
Alex Krainer: Trump SCOLDS Netanyahu as Iran Oil Sanctions LIFTED
The US-Iran 14-point Memorandum of Understanding, lifting oil sanctions and unfreezing assets, signals a significant strategic defeat for the US and Israel, driven by Iran's military dominance and potentially leading to a re-evaluation of alliances by Trump.
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: IDF Orders Massive Khiam (Lebanon) Withdrawal
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar dissects a new 14-point US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, arguing it represents a significant strategic victory for Iran and a major setback for the United States and Israel.
Prof. Steve Hanke: Israel ASKED to See the Iran MoU – Trump SHUT THEM DOWN
Professor Steve Hanke dissects the geopolitical fallout of the US-Iran MOU, arguing it represents a strategic defeat for the US and highlights Israel's role as a spoiler, leading to an unstable regional equilibrium.
Larry Johnson & Mohammad Marandi: BREAKING: US and Iran Reach Deal – Full Details Inside
A newly announced US-Iran deal, intended to halt regional conflicts and lift sanctions, faces immediate skepticism from analysts regarding its implementation due to conflicting interpretations and Israel's potential defiance.
Seyed M. Marandi: BREAKING: US & Iran on Brink of FINAL Deal – Here’s What We Know
Professor Seyed M. Marandi details Iran's perceived victory in recent conflicts with the US and Israel, asserting Iran's strengthened negotiating position and control over the Strait of Hormuz, making a final deal with the US more likely on Iran's terms.
Amb. Chas Freeman: The Era of Impunity for Israel & the US in West Asia Is OVER
Ambassador Chas Freeman declares the era of military impunity for Israel and the United States in West Asia has ended, as Iran's enhanced deterrence and regional alliances fundamentally reshape the geopolitical landscape.
Pepe Escobar: 12 Ballistic Missiles Struck a US Major Airbase (Jordan)
Pepe Escobar details how US-Iran tensions have escalated to a 'full-time war stage two,' with Iran demonstrating 'escalation dominance' by expanding its target spectrum and threatening nuclear tests, while US diplomatic efforts collapse.
Stanislav Krapivnik: Breaking: US attacks Iran - Russia: No Deal Coming
This episode dissects the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting Russian public anger and strategic military questions, while also breaking down the immediate US attacks on Iran, questioning official narratives and predicting regional destabilization.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran’s Response to Beirut Bombing - War Now Heading to the Mediterranean
An analyst argues that Israel's attack on Beirut's Dahiyeh district signals desperation, while Iran and its 'Axis of Resistance' allies have achieved a strategic victory over the US and Israel, forcing a shift in regional power dynamics and exposing economic vulnerabilities.
Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: 4 US Warships Tried to Enter Strait of Hormuz – Then Iran Launched
A critical analysis reveals escalating US-Iran military confrontations in the Strait of Hormuz, a stark disconnect in diplomatic rhetoric, and a significant geopolitical realignment in the Middle East away from US influence.
Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Opens Fire on American Fighter Jets
Professor Seyed M. Marandi details recent military escalations between the US and Iran, the stalled nuclear deal negotiations, and Iran's strategic leverage in the Persian Gulf, framing the situation as a critical juncture for regional and global stability.
Patrick Henningsen: Iran WARNS: Any Attack on Our Tankers Will Trigger Strike on US Bases & Vessels
Patrick Henningsen argues that the US-Iran confrontation is a performative media game driven by US domestic political needs and Israeli influence, with little chance of genuine resolution due to US incompetence and Israel's spoiler role.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: Trump’s Iran Warning BACKFIRES – Their Response Just ENDED It All
Iran's 14-point plan signals a new regional security architecture excluding the US, leveraging the Strait of Hormuz as a compensatory tool against Western sanctions and military presence.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran Just Exposed Trump’s ‘Face-Saving’ Lie – & Seized the Ultimate Choke Point
Nima R. Alkhorshid argues that Iran has exposed former President Trump's 'face-saving lie' by refusing to negotiate under perceived US weakness, asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, and demonstrating growing military strength, while US military stockpiles are depleted by ongoing conflicts.
Mark Sleboda: US Navy Just Fled From Iran – Trump’s Blockade Backfires in Humiliating Defeat
Mark Sleboda argues that the US blockade against Iran is a strategic failure, revealing US military vulnerabilities and Trump's erratic leadership, while inadvertently elevating Iran's regional power.
Seyed M. Marandi: The Strike That Wiped Out Trump’s Plan (It’s Over)
Professor Seyed M. Marandi dissects the geopolitical chess match between the US and Iran, exposing alleged American psychological warfare and asserting Iran's unwavering stance on sovereignty, the Strait of Hormuz, and its allies like Lebanon.
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.
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