Interviews 02
Paul Craig Roberts & Stanislav Krapivnik: The American Blockade Is OVER - Russian Attacks on Kiev
Paul Craig Roberts and Stanislav Krapivnik assert that Israel's relentless expansionist agenda, backed by a compromised US government, is driving Middle East conflicts, while Russia's hesitant approach in Ukraine prolongs a war that could have been swiftly won.
Mark Sleboda: Trump & Iran’s Final Move – Deal Within REACH?
Mark Sleboda dissects the geopolitical 'noise' surrounding a potential US-Iran deal, arguing that Iran holds escalatory dominance and that US diplomatic incompetence, coupled with Israeli influence, makes any lasting agreement highly improbable.
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.
Prof. David N. Gibbs: BREAKING: Trump & Iran Confirm the MoU Is Closer Than Ever
Professor David N. Gibbs analyzes the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, the potential for a US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, and the shifting geopolitical landscape in the Middle East, highlighting Iran's strategic upper hand and the decline of US hegemony.
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Iran & US Just ATTACKED Each Other – FULL-SCALE WAR Next?
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar dissects the escalating US-Iran conflict, revealing how the US orchestrated a 'pretext' for a pre-planned three-pronged military operation aimed at Iran's uranium, while Iran strategically closed the Strait of Hormuz to isolate US naval forces.
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.
Patrick Henningsen: Iran Strikes US Bases in Jordan – Retaliation Begins & Talks DEAD
Patrick Henningsen details how Iran's strategic patience and direct retaliation against US and Israeli targets have fundamentally shifted the regional power balance, forcing the US and Israel into a defensive, unsustainable position.
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.
Larry Johnson: Iran Missiles Rain Down on Northern Israel – Massive Strikes!
Geopolitical analyst Larry Johnson details how Israel's recent strike on an 'empty building' in Beirut triggered direct Iranian missile retaliation, escalating regional tensions and jeopardizing a US-Iran peace deal brokered by Pakistan.
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.
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.
Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: Iran FIRES MISSILES at US Destroyers – US Ships FLEE to Indian Ocean
Geopolitical analysts Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson dissect Iran's escalating military assertiveness in the Persian Gulf and its direct threats against Israel, revealing a significant shift in regional power dynamics and US foreign policy challenges.
Stanislav Krapivnik: How Firepower Just Broke Two Wars (Ukraine & Middle East)
Stanislav Krapivnik argues that the US military's capabilities are severely overstretched and outdated, rendering it incapable of sustaining high-intensity conflicts in the Middle East, while simultaneously being controlled by Israel's 'genocidal' agenda.
Andrei Martyanov: Israel’s Military JUST Got HUMILIATED on EVERY Front
Andrei Martyanov argues that the US and Israeli militaries are 'paper tigers' that have been humiliated by Iran and Hezbollah, signaling a definitive shift of global power from the West to the Eurasian landmass and Global South.
Pepe Escobar: Iran Issues FINAL Warning to US & Israel – Immediate Decisive Response
Iran has reportedly delivered a 'final warning' to the US and Israel, threatening to detonate a nuclear device on its own soil as an 'irreversible sovereign demonstration of capability' if American threats persist, signaling a radical shift in its nuclear posture.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: “TOTAL SURRENDER” – Trump Dares Iran, But They Just DISMANTLED His Every Move
This episode argues that Donald Trump's perceived 'total surrender' demand to Iran is a delusion, as Iran has strategically dismantled US and Israeli moves, highlighting Israel's military vulnerabilities and the US 'establishment's' true agenda to control global energy and dismantle regional powers.
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.
Chas Freeman: Hezbollah Strikes Israel Hard – Israel Now Prepares for WAR with Egypt & Turkey
Ambassador Chas Freeman argues that Israel's expansionist ambitions and 'sociopathic' behavior, fueled by unconditional US support, are leading it towards self-destruction and escalating regional conflicts, including potential wars with Turkey and Egypt.
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Iran Won. The Empire Lost. Forever.
Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff argue that the US empire is in its final throes, driven by a desperate, anachronistic return to colonialism and a rejection of international law, leading to inevitable global conflict.
Alex Krainer: Iran AVOIDED US Tanker – Then DID THIS in the Strait of Hormuz
Alex Krainer argues that ongoing US-Iran skirmishes are symptoms of an internal US tug-of-war and a relentless Western 'war machine' driven by a 'banking cartel' and 'Zionist' influence, aiming for regime change and resource control.
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.
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.
Pepe Escobar: Iran Wipes Out Trump’s Attack – Russia & China’s Massive Move
Pepe Escobar analyzes the pivotal Russia-China summit, revealing a joint declaration for a multipolar world order, a new Eurasian security architecture, and Iran's strategic confidence against Western aggression.
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