Interviews 02

Larry Johnson: US-Iran Agree to Direct Conflict Management in Lebanon
US and Iran have agreed to a direct conflict management process for Lebanon, a development largely brokered by Pakistan, signaling a significant shift in Middle Eastern geopolitics and a weakening of US influence.

Seyed M. Marandi & Larry Johnson: Iran Demands Lebanon Withdrawal as U.S. Pushes for Open Hormuz
Geopolitical tensions escalate as US-Iran negotiations stall over Lebanon and sanctions, revealing a critical global energy crisis exacerbated by a depleted US Strategic Petroleum Reserve and a constrained Strait of Hormuz.

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.

Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Netanyahu Orders IDF to Halt Lebanon Operations Amid Iranian Pressure
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar analyzes how Israel's continued military operations in Southern Lebanon are sabotaging a crucial US-Iran peace deal, forcing the US to choose between its own interests and unwavering support for Israel.

David Pyne: Breaking: Strait of Hormuz JUST CLOSED
Geopolitical analyst David Pyne asserts that Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the US-Iran armistice represent a strategic defeat for the United States, forcing a shift towards an 'America First' foreign policy that challenges Israel's regional influence.

Pravin Sawhney: Iran Just Played Its FINAL CARD – Israel's Northern Border Is Finished
Pravin Sawhney argues that Iran has decisively won its war against the US, forcing a new MOU, and is now strategically leveraging its position to reshape the West Asian order, with Israel's actions being a key point of contention.

Seyed M. Marandi & Larry Johnson: BREAKING: Iran SHUTS DOWN Geneva Talks Over MoU Implementation
Iran has suspended Geneva talks due to US and Israeli violations of the MOU, escalating regional conflict and leveraging the Strait of Hormuz to pressure the US economy.

Larry Johnson & Mohammad Marandi: The White House has released the full text of the 14-point MoU
A newly released 14-point Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran signals a major geopolitical shift, granting Iran significant leverage in the Middle East and forcing the US to address a looming energy crisis.

Larry Johnson: BREAKING: $150 Billion of Iran’s $300B Reparations Is ALREADY Spent!
Larry Johnson breaks down the geopolitical chess game surrounding Iran's alleged 'reparations,' Trump's Middle East strategy, and Israel's shifting regional influence, revealing a complex web of economic pledges, strategic control, and political maneuvering.

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.

Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Steps In – Israel Refuses to Withdraw as Hezbollah CRUSHES the Buffer Zone
Professor Seyed M. Marandi asserts that Iran has achieved a strategic victory against the US and Israel through recent conflicts and negotiations, forcing concessions and reshaping regional power dynamics.

Col. Jacques Baud: US & Iran Reach MoU – War Ends IMMEDIATELY on All Fronts (Lebanon Included)
Colonel Jacques Baud asserts that a US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding signifies Iran's strategic upper hand, while Israel's aggressive policies, driven by Netanyahu's personal interests, are self-defeating and risk its long-term survival.

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.

Anthony Aguilar: BREAKING: Iran SUSPENDS All Flights in Western Region – Attack on Israel Imminent
Israeli strikes in Beirut repeatedly undermine US-Iran peace talks, revealing Israel's intent to prolong conflict and Iran's refusal to accept a facade of peace, while Donald Trump's "deal" announcements are dismissed as self-serving and unrealistic.

Nima R. Alkhorshid: BREAKING: Iran Deputy Commander: 'Beirut attack won't go unanswered
Following Israeli attacks on Beirut, Iran is poised to retaliate, with the speaker arguing that Israel aims to sabotage a potential US-Iran deal and that the US acts as Israel's proxy, undermining any diplomatic resolution.

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.

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.

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.

Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: Iran Just Fired at U.S.-Guided Ships: Trump REVEALS Final Decision
Experts Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson dissect a rumored 14-point US-Iran peace deal, expressing deep skepticism about its viability due to Israeli pressure, US domestic politics, and the economic imperative to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Matthew Hoh: US & Iran Exchange Heavy Attacks
Matthew Hoh analyzes the escalating US-Iran conflict, arguing that Iran is now dictating the terms of engagement and exposing the US's constrained position and looming economic vulnerabilities.

Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Drops a New Equation on the Face of War – Israel Goes Against, Trump Escapes
Iran has established a new deterrence equation in the Middle East, directly retaliating against Israeli aggression and exposing the vulnerabilities of both Israel and its Western allies, including the US.

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.
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