Interviews 02
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Iran Warns Israel – Leave Occupied Territories or Final Deal Is DEAD
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar argues that Iran's non-negotiable demands for Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon and US disengagement from Israeli military support are the critical roadblocks to any lasting deal, exposing the US's compromised position.
Larry Johnson: BREAKING: Iran Forces Trump Into Concession – War Price Unbearable
Larry Johnson and the host analyze the erratic US-Iran conflict, Trump's shifting stances, Iran's firm demands, and the limited impact of US 'pinprick' attacks amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: URGENT: Iran’s RETALIATION Begins – Missiles Hit Jordan After US Attack on Iran
Iran's retaliation for alleged US attacks has begun, with missiles hitting US bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait, escalating a conflict the speaker claims is driven by Israeli pressure and US diplomatic incompetence, leading to a total closure of the Strait of Hormuz and global economic instability.
Larry Johnson: BREAKING: The American ATTACK on Iran has BEGUN - Iran's Upscale Retaliation Coming
Larry Johnson asserts that the US attack on Iran is a deliberate act to scuttle peace talks, driven by Zionist influence, and predicts a sustained escalation with severe economic consequences and Iranian retaliation.
Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel’s Free Fall on All Fronts
Ambassador Chas Freeman details Israel's rapid decline in global public opinion and the escalating regional conflicts, predicting a significant shift in Middle Eastern power dynamics with Iran emerging as a dominant force.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: US Bases & Airport HIT! Iran RETALIATES – Gulf Stocks CRASH + 7 Hezbollah Ops
Iran and the US escalate their conflict with direct military strikes, exposing the vulnerabilities of GCC allies and Israel, while negotiations falter amidst a shifting regional power balance.
John Helmer: Iran’s Unthinkable Move Triggers US & Israel – The Middle East Will Never Be the Same
Geopolitical strategist John Helmer breaks down how US and Russian election cycles are directly influencing ongoing wars in the Middle East and Ukraine, creating a complex landscape of 'permanent war' driven by domestic political pressures.
Ray McGovern: Iron Dome HUMILIATED Again – Ukrainian UAV Hits Zaporozhye NPP
Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern dissects the collapse of trust in US foreign policy, arguing that Israeli influence and Trump's mercurial nature are sabotaging peace efforts with Iran and escalating conflicts in Ukraine and Lebanon.
Seyed M. Marandi: Iran DROPPED THE HAMMER in Strait of Hormuz – Trump's ‘No Tolls’ Plan Backfires
Professor Seyed M. Marandi asserts that Iran has cemented its control over the Strait of Hormuz and is prepared for continued conflict, dismissing US negotiation tactics as deceitful and driven by a 'dying empire's' arrogance.
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.
Pepe Escobar: Trump’s Confrontation Backfires HARD
Pepe Escobar details how China, Pakistan, and Iran are actively constructing a multipolar world order through complex mediation efforts, directly challenging US dominance and exposing the perceived 'folly' of Western policy.
Col. Larry Wilkerson: US Fighter Jets Target Iranian Speedboats in Persian Gulf
Col. Larry Wilkerson dissects the escalating US-Iran conflict, criticizing US 'diplomacy by force' and the lack of clear military objectives, while also examining Israel's aggressive expansion and Russia's warnings to NATO.
John Helmer: TRUMP’S IRAN DEAL FAILS – Russia’s Oreshnik Delivers Final Blow
John Helmer analyzes Russia's escalating military posture in Ukraine and the US-Iran negotiations, arguing that US domestic political pressures are driving Trump's foreign policy shifts.
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.
Amb. Chas Freeman: Trump's China summit, Chinese strategy, and the emerging order in West Asia
Ambassador Chas Freeman dissects the Trump-Xi summit, revealing China's strategic shift towards defending the UN-based international order while the US dismantles it, and the inevitable nuclearization of Iran due to US aggression.
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.
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Israel’s Defeat BEGINS: Hezbollah & Yemen Just Hit HARD
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar asserts that Hezbollah's asymmetric warfare is effectively degrading the IDF, while US military presence in the Middle East is shifting to Israel, driven by Netanyahu's strategy to prolong conflict and manipulate US involvement, leading to accusations of war crimes.
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.
Prof. Ted Postol: The Third Round of War Is Israel’s Worst Nightmare Yet
Professor Ted Postol reveals how Israel's early warning systems have been critically degraded and argues that Iran possesses a significantly underestimated nuclear weapons capability, urging immediate, serious diplomacy to avert a catastrophic regional conflict.
Prof. Ted Postol: How Iran War Bankrupted the US & Israeli Military
Professor Ted Postol argues that the US and Israel are making critical strategic errors in their approach to Iran, underestimating its military and nuclear capabilities while failing to grasp the profound economic and geopolitical consequences of continued conflict.
Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel’s Grand Plan Collapsed in Record Time
Ambassador Chas Freeman dissects the escalating US-Iran economic war, revealing its trillion-dollar costs, global economic fallout, and the profound shift in regional power dynamics away from the US and Israel.
Anthony Aguilar: Why Everything You Knew About the Middle East Just Collapsed
The US-Iran conflict is a strategic disaster, initiated on false pretenses and managed catastrophically by the Trump administration, leading to significant losses and a precarious global position.
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.
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