Interviews 02

Alex Krainer: Iran & US on Retaliatory Mode – War Imminent
Alex Krainer argues that Iran holds dominant power in the Middle East, aiming to evict Western military presence and reshape regional security, while the US and Israel face significant economic and military challenges in their conflict with Iran.

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.

Col. Larry Wilkerson: Iran’s Quds Force chief: Red Sea Chokepoint next Hormuz
Colonel Larry Wilkerson asserts that the US is strategically losing its conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, facing a global power shift towards China, Russia, and Iran, while Israel's deepening integration into the US military-industrial complex risks further entanglement and economic collapse.

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.

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.

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.

Paul Craig Roberts: Trump's 'Sedition Act' For Israel EXPOSED: The Law That Will END Free Speech?
Paul Craig Roberts argues that Trump's administration has effectively nullified the First Amendment regarding Israel through a new 'sedition act' and anti-semitism bill, while US-Iran negotiations remain stalled due to Israeli influence and conflicting objectives.

Stanislav Krapivnik: Tulsi Gabbard Resigns! - Hezbollah Crushes IDF – War Becomes UNAFFORDABLE
This episode critiques the Trump administration's foreign policy and domestic political landscape, analyzing Tulsi Gabbard's resignation, the Israel-Lebanon conflict, and the escalating Ukraine war through a highly critical lens.

Alex Krainer: The Middle East and Europe Just Shifted Overnight
Alex Krainer asserts that the global geopolitical landscape is undergoing a dramatic shift, with the Middle East and Europe experiencing overnight changes driven by US imperialist ambitions, Israeli 'psychosis,' and the rise of a multipolar East.

Laith Marouf: Hezbollah JUST HIT 3 Iron Dome Batteries – Buffer Zone Agenda CRUSHED
Laith Marouf details Hezbollah's advanced drone warfare capabilities and intelligence gathering, asserting their strategic dominance over Israeli forces in southern Lebanon and northern Palestine.

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.

Larry Johnson: Giant Mushroom Cloud Blasts Over Israeli Defense Company – What We Know
Larry Johnson details the geopolitical shifts in the Middle East, including a mysterious explosion at an Israeli defense plant, the US's stalled war plans against Iran, and the emerging Russia-China-backed security architecture challenging US hegemony.

Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: America’s Grip Is Gone – Here’s What Iran, Russia & China Did
Geopolitical experts Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson argue that America's global influence is rapidly diminishing, forcing Middle Eastern nations to forge new alliances with rising powers like China and Iran, fundamentally reshaping global trade and military strategies.

Alastair Crooke: Iran Smashed the US Military Model – China Is Watching
Alastair Crooke details how Iran's asymmetrical warfare has exposed critical flaws in the US military model, creating a geopolitical ripple effect that China and Russia are actively studying, while simultaneously triggering a severe global energy crisis and supply chain disruptions.

Laith Marouf: Israel’s Buffer Zone COLLAPSES as Hezbollah Launches Fierce Iron Dome & Ground Assault
Laith Marouf details Hezbollah's advanced FPV drone tactics, which are inflicting significant casualties on Israeli forces and neutralizing Iron Dome batteries, while exposing the failing Israeli strategy of civilian targeting and the weakening influence of Gulf-backed propaganda in Lebanon.

Larry Johnson: "Totally Unacceptable" – Then Iran Does the UNTHINKABLE (Hezbollah Blasts Iron Dome)
US and Israeli military actions in the Middle East have backfired, strengthening Iran and accelerating a global power shift towards a Russia-China-Iran axis, while exposing Western economic and military vulnerabilities.

Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Just DROPPED A BOMBSHELL Response to US Blockade
Iran has fundamentally altered its control over the Strait of Hormuz, restricting passage for nations allied with the US in the ongoing conflict, signaling a permanent shift in regional security architecture and global energy flows.

Larry Johnson: Iran Fires on 3 US Ships – US Bombs Qeshm – FLAMES OF WAR IGNITE
Larry Johnson argues that the US-Iran conflict is escalating towards full-scale war, disrupting global commodity markets and revealing the limits of US power, while China and Russia build a new security architecture in the Persian Gulf.

Laith Marouf: Hezbollah Launches MASSIVE Air & Ground Assault – Israel’s Buffer Zone Plan Destroyed
Hezbollah's advanced military capabilities and indigenous manufacturing are inflicting heavy losses on Israeli forces, effectively destroying Israel's buffer zone ambitions and reshaping regional power dynamics, while exposing the fragility of Western-backed Arab monarchies.

Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Iran Strikes UAE – Fujairah on Fire, Air Defenses Active
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar breaks down the escalating military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, detailing Iran's missile capabilities, US naval strategy, and the potential for a wider regional conflict involving the UAE, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.

Larry Johnson: BREAKING: Iran Fires Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles at US Warship USS Canberra
Larry Johnson asserts that Iran has effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, rendering US efforts to reopen it futile and predicting a severe escalation of conflict with significant economic and geopolitical repercussions.

Stanislav Krapivnik: Iran vs US: The MASSIVE Buildup That Could Lead to DEVASTATING Fragility
Geopolitical analyst Stanislav Krapivnik unpacks the escalating tensions between the US and Iran, detailing alleged staged events, military vulnerabilities, and the broader implications for global power dynamics, including Russia's role and the crisis in Mali.

Patrick Henningsen: Hezbollah JUST Fired Back at Israel - Iran Vows to “Crush” All Attacks
Patrick Henningsen argues that the US and Israel initiated an illegal war against Iran, driven by Trump's incompetence and Israeli influence, leading to an inevitable escalation with severe global economic repercussions.

David Pyne: US Navy Secretary Fired for Refusing to Sail Into Iranian Missiles
David Pyne argues that the US war with Iran is an 'escalation trap' orchestrated by Benjamin Netanyahu, leading to severe economic consequences, the erosion of US credibility, and a radical shift in regional power dynamics, all while exposing alleged deep-seated political compromises within the Trump administration.
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