Interviews 02
John Helmer: China’s Unthinkable Move, Iran’s Response to US, New Middle East Reality
Geopolitical analyst John Helmer dissects Trump's Middle East strategy, Iran's countermoves in the Strait of Hormuz, and the potential for a US-China 'hegemonic partnership' at the expense of Russia and Iran.
Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: It’s Over: Iran Just Wiped Out Trump’s Blockade - War IMMINENT
Geopolitical analysts Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson assert that the US blockade on Iran is a "charade" and the Trump administration's military actions are leading to an unsustainable, escalating global conflict with severe economic repercussions.
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.
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Why Iran Is Crushing US Dominance (It’s Not Military)
Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson argue that the US's 'war' with Iran has backfired, exposing American policy failures, accelerating global de-dollarization, and inadvertently strengthening Iran's strategic position.
Pepe Escobar: “Total Failure”: Trump’s Blockade Just Backfired Disastrously
Pepe Escobar argues that the US blockade against Iran, spearheaded by Donald Trump, has utterly failed and backfired, accelerating global economic chaos and challenging US geopolitical dominance.
Larry Johnson: Iran Just SEIZED Control of the Strait of Hormuz – Ceasefire Already Falling Apart?
Larry Johnson asserts that Iran has effectively seized control of the Strait of Hormuz, forcing a desperate US into negotiations amidst a failing military campaign and severe economic repercussions.
Alex Krainer: Trump TRAPPED in Iran War - The Exit Plan Is Falling Apart…
Alex Krainer argues that Donald Trump's aggressive stance on Iran is a self-defeating strategy driven by a failing financial system, leading to market disbelief and escalating global instability.
Col. Larry Wilkerson: Israel Might Not Survive This… END EVERYTHING… Israel & Iran Nuclear Scenario
Colonel Larry Wilkerson warns that the escalating conflict with Iran, fueled by US actions and Israeli desperation, risks global economic collapse and potential nuclear war, while exposing deep-seated corruption and incompetence within US and Israeli leadership.
Larry C. Johnson: FULL ESCALATION: Yemen Joins, Hezbollah Crushes Tanks, US–Iran on Brink
Geopolitical analyst Larry Johnson asserts the US-Iran conflict is escalating, exposing the fragility of Gulf states, the delusion of US military strategy, and Israel's deteriorating military position against a multi-front regional resistance.
War Escalates FAST: Iran’s Massive Response Catches US-Israel Off Guard | Nima R. Alkhorshid
As of March 29, 2026, the speaker asserts that the US and Israel are failing in their war against Iran, resorting to civilian targets due to weak intelligence, while Iran's unity and military capabilities grow, preparing for a prolonged conflict and a potential NPT withdrawal.
Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: US–Iran Ground Conflict Could DEVASTATE Israel & UAE
Military analysts Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson dissect the severe economic and strategic miscalculations of a potential US-Israel ground invasion of Iran, arguing it would devastate global trade and expose critical vulnerabilities in modern warfare.
Larry C. Johnson: Iran Missiles Smash Dimona & Tel Aviv - Just in: 3 Fighter Jets Downed
Larry C. Johnson asserts that Donald Trump's claims of negotiation with Iran are a deceptive tactic to buy time for military deployment, while Iran systematically targets regional assets and shifts global economic power away from the petrodollar.
Col. Larry Wilkerson: Trump Intelligence Pick Joe Kent QUITS - Israel Goes Nuclear Loses EVERYTHING
Col. Larry Wilkerson and the host dissect the escalating US-Iran conflict, revealing Joe Kent's protest resignation, Trump's 'stupid' war rhetoric, European defiance, and the terrifying prospect of Israel's nuclear option, all framed within a shifting multipolar world order.
Paul Craig Roberts: Iran is WINNING
Paul Craig Roberts argues that Iran is currently winning its conflict with the US and Israel, but this victory could paradoxically lead to nuclear escalation as cornered leaders seek to save face.
Ray McGovern: CIA Attacks Tucker Carlson?- Iran Closer to ‘OBLITERATING’ Israel in Weeks —Then What?
Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern and the host discuss alleged CIA targeting of Tucker Carlson, the US-Israel war against Iran, and the potential for a catastrophic false flag event, arguing that US policy is driven by a 'deranged' leadership and slavish devotion to Zionist interests.
Pepe Escobar: Iran Just Served the U.S. an “Eviction Notice” — What Happens Next?
Iran has issued an "eviction notice" to the US, demanding withdrawal, sanctions lift, and nuclear program autonomy, signaling a strategic defeat for the US and a potential global economic collapse.
Scott Ritter: The U.S. Has Lost and Is Trapped in the Iran War With No Way Out
Former Marine intelligence officer Scott Ritter asserts the U.S. has already lost the war with Iran due to strategic failures, war crimes, and a profound misunderstanding of Iranian capabilities and objectives.
Mohammad Marandi: Iran Chooses New Supreme Leader — The War of Attrition Begins
Professor Mohammad Marandi details Iran's unwavering stance and strategic responses in a war of attrition against the US and its allies, asserting Iran's determination to fundamentally reshape regional security.
Pepe Escobar: The New Axis of Power: How China & Russia Just Changed Iran’s War
Pepe Escobar warns that a US attack on Iran, influenced by Zionist and military-industrial interests, risks global economic collapse and could accelerate the American empire's decline, even as Russia and China deepen strategic alliances and build Eurasian connectivity.
Paul Craig Roberts: How Israel Manipulates the US into Fighting Its Endless Wars
Paul Craig Roberts argues that US foreign policy in the Middle East is fundamentally dictated by Israel's agenda for 'Greater Israel,' leading America into wars that serve Israeli, not American, interests.
Col. Jacques Baud: Iran Goes All In -This Could Be the EU’s Biggest Blunder Yet
Colonel Jacques Baud exposes the EU's extrajudicial sanctions against him and dissects the West's irrational, objective-less approach to Iran, revealing Europe's diminished geopolitical standing and its role in sabotaging peace efforts.
Amb. Chas Freeman: The Policies Quietly HURTING America… Just Went LOUD
Ambassador Chas Freeman dissects how domestic issues like the Epstein file are used as foreign policy distractions, exposing the true objectives behind US-Iran tensions and the shifting global power dynamics.
Mohammad Marandi & Larry C. Johnson: If War Starts… Iran’s Retaliation Could Be DEVASTATING
A US attack on Iran is unlikely due to Iran's overwhelming military deterrence, regional alliances, and the devastating global economic consequences, despite persistent efforts to provoke conflict.
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