Interviews 02
John Helmer: The Middle East Will Never Be the Same: Iran's UNTHINKABLE Play, U.S. & Israel Respond
A deep dive into the complex geopolitical landscape reveals Russia's internal divisions regarding Iran, Iran's strategic negotiation tactics against a vulnerable US, and the critical implications of a US war crime at sea.
Col. Jacques Baud: Trump’s Final Card Just ENDED Israel – Full Breakdown
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects the ongoing geopolitical conflicts in the Middle East, arguing that Western leadership, particularly the US and Israel, operates without clear strategic objectives, leading to tactical failures and regional destabilization, while Iran and its allies demonstrate rational, long-term strategic thinking.
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.
Larry Johnson: The Strait of Hormuz Just Became a GRAVEYARD for US DOMINANCE
Larry Johnson details how US military overreach and economic blockades in the Middle East are accelerating the decline of the petrodollar and US dominance, pushing regional powers towards BRICS and exposing the limits of conventional warfare.
Col. Jacques Baud: DESPERATE Move? Israel Just LOST – Trump’s Last-Minute Move Changes Everything
Colonel Jacques Baud argues that US policy inconsistency and Israeli aggression are driving Middle Eastern nations away from Western alliances, leading to a significant geopolitical and economic shift towards China and BRICS.
Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel’s Strategy Just COLLAPSED – Trump Steps In
Ambassador Chas Freeman argues that Israel's regional strategy has collapsed, the US is weakened, and Donald Trump's 'phony' peace efforts are a self-serving attempt to exit a failing war, accelerating a global shift towards independent 'nodes' rather than traditional alliances.
Scott Ritter: Trump Panics as Iran’s Strategy Exposes His Biggest Defeat Yet
Scott Ritter argues that the US blockade on the Strait of Hormuz is political theater, exposing US intelligence failures and Trump's desperation to exit a war he cannot win, while Iran emerges stronger and more pragmatic.
Col. Larry Wilkerson: “It’s Over”: Iran Wipes Out Trump’s Bully Tactic on Live Map
Colonel Larry Wilkerson dissects the ineffectiveness of US foreign policy under the Trump administration, arguing that its aggressive stance against Iran and unwavering support for Israel are destabilizing the Middle East and accelerating a global power shift towards China.
Larry Johnson: Will Trump’s Iran Port Blockade Work… or End in Total DISASTER?
Larry Johnson argues that Donald Trump's declared blockade of Iranian ports is an ineffective 'words-only' policy, exacerbating global economic instability and oil prices, while alienating US allies.
Col. Jacques Baud: EU Destroys Trump’s War Fantasy – Leaves Him HUMILIATED
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects how Donald Trump's 'peace through strength' approach, manifested in a proposed blockade of Iranian ports, is perceived as gunboat diplomacy, leading to strategic humiliation for the US and exposing Europe's geopolitical weakness.
Nima R. Alkhorshid & Patrick Henningsen: If US-Iran Talks FAIL, China READY to Do THIS (Huge Shift)
US-Iran talks are destined to fail due to US diplomatic incompetence and Israeli sabotage, leading to a significant shift in global power dynamics and energy markets, with China poised to capitalize.
Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel’s STRATEGY in TATTERS - Trump TAKES OVER
Ambassador Chas Freeman asserts that the recent Middle East conflict has left Israel's strategy in tatters and significantly strengthened Iran's regional and global standing, while exposing the failures of US diplomacy under Donald Trump.
Larry C. Johnson: Iran's 'Dead' Defense WIPES OUT US Jets & Black Hawks – Trump Ultimatum FAILS
A detailed analysis of a failed US special operations mission in Iran, where an F-15 was downed and a high-value pilot rescue attempt exposed significant US vulnerabilities and Iran's strategic leverage.
Amb. Chas Freeman: Trump PUSHES ESCALATION — Israel’s Strategy COLLAPSES Overnight
Ambassador Chas Freeman dissects the shifting geopolitical landscape in the Middle East, arguing that Donald Trump's recent rhetoric inadvertently forces global diplomacy with Iran, while Israel's destructive war strategy is failing and accelerating regional nuclear proliferation.
Pepe Escobar: Iran’s Silent Strategy: How It’s Ending US Dominance in West Asia
Geopolitical analyst Pepe Escobar and host Nema dissect Iran's strategic maneuvers in West Asia, arguing how its silent strategy, centered on control of the Strait of Hormuz, is actively challenging and potentially ending US dominance, with profound global economic and military implications.
Larry C. Johnson: Iran’s Missiles DEVASTATE Tel Aviv & Haifa as New Supreme Leader Takes Power
Larry Johnson details how Iran's strategic military actions, including devastating missile strikes on Israeli cities and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, are crippling the global economy and exposing the US and Israel's strategic vulnerabilities.
Col. Jacques Baud: Middle East on Fire — Is This the Start of Something Bigger?
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects the escalating conflict between the US, Israel, and Iran, arguing that Western misunderstanding of Iranian culture and strategic duplicity have forced Iran into a position of necessary escalation, ultimately degrading the West's own strategic posture.
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.
Scott Ritter: Hormuz Blocked! Iran’s Missile Fire Can Leave the US Navy DEFENSELESS
Scott Ritter argues that US diplomacy with Iran is a deliberate deception to buy time for a massive military buildup aimed at regime change, risking a devastating regional and potentially nuclear war.
Larry C. Johnson: Iran Just Leveled Up
Larry Johnson argues that US-Iran negotiations are 'Kabuki theater' preceding an inevitable US attack, while Russia's escalating demands in Ukraine signal a complete redrawing of its borders, with European powers increasingly irrelevant in both conflicts.
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.
Ray McGovern: Two Fronts, One War? Trump Confronts BOTH Iran & Russia
Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern dissects the complex geopolitical landscape, arguing that Trump's administration faces significant challenges in both Ukraine and Iran, influenced by internal US dynamics and a shifting global power balance.
Alex Krainer: Iran Vows to Open The Gates Of Hell Going On ‘OFFENSIVE AIR DEFENSE’
Geopolitical analyst Alex Krainer argues that former President Trump is strategically resisting pressure from the Israeli lobby and US deep state to avoid war with Iran, recognizing that US interests are adversarial to Israel's and that a regional war would be catastrophic.
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