Interviews 02
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.
Col. Jacques Baud: Trump’s Final Move Just WIPED Israel's Plans Off the Map
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects how Israeli and US actions have inadvertently strengthened Iran's strategic position, eroded Western credibility, and fostered a dangerous 'hate-driven' foreign policy.
Stanislav Krapivnik: The Blockade Was Just the Beginning – Now Iran Hunts US Ships
Iran's refusal of US nuclear demands, coupled with its advanced military capabilities and strategic alliances, signals a dangerous escalation that exposes critical vulnerabilities in US and Israeli military power and political influence.
Patrick Henningsen: Iran WARNS: Any Attack on Our Tankers Will Trigger Strike on US Bases & Vessels
Patrick Henningsen argues that the US-Iran confrontation is a performative media game driven by US domestic political needs and Israeli influence, with little chance of genuine resolution due to US incompetence and Israel's spoiler role.
Mark Sleboda: The Blow That Broke Trump's Navy: Why the US Just Fled Iran's Waters
Mark Sleboda details how the US's failed attempts to break Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz have exposed US military and economic vulnerabilities, accelerating the decline of Western global hegemony.
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.
Prof. Ted Postol: The Third Round of War Is Israel’s Worst Nightmare Yet
Professor Ted Postol reveals how Israel's early warning systems have been critically degraded and argues that Iran possesses a significantly underestimated nuclear weapons capability, urging immediate, serious diplomacy to avert a catastrophic regional conflict.
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.
Andrei Martyanov: Iran’s Silent Weapon That Frightens the Pentagon More Than Nukes
Andrei Martyanov argues that the US military and Western elites are profoundly incompetent, leading to military humiliations against Iran and Russia, and predicting the collapse of Europe and Israel.
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Iran’s Real Strategy Just Broke America’s Grip
Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson argue that US foreign policy, particularly regarding Iran, is based on 'fantasies' and 'propaganda,' signaling a decline of the American empire as global powers like China and Iran forge new economic and military alliances.
Alex Krainer: Why This Military Comeback Changes EVERYTHING
Alex Krainer argues that Western powers, particularly the US and UK, are in a state of panic, leading to incoherent foreign policies, internal crises, and a desperate push for conflicts, while a patient Russia-China-Iran bloc leverages these weaknesses to foster a multipolar world.
Matthew Hoh: Why America’s Missile Stockpile Just Hit less than 10%
Matthew Hoh argues that the US military, mired in 20th-century warfare concepts and facing depleted missile stockpiles, is vulnerable to 21st-century adversaries like Iran, leading to economic repercussions and a weakened global standing.
Scott Ritter: IRAN UNLEASHES MISSILES! Trump CAVES, UAE & Israel PANIC!
Scott Ritter argues that the US and Israel suffered a strategic defeat against Iran, highlighting the perceived impotence of Western military power and predicting the collapse of Israel and a violent end to the Ukraine conflict.
Pepe Escobar: China JUST Humiliated Trump’s Sanctions – Iran NOW Controls Hormuz
Pepe Escobar argues that the US has suffered a comprehensive strategic defeat in its conflict with Iran, leading to a new geopolitical order where Iran, backed by Russia and China, now controls the Strait of Hormuz and dictates terms for global energy transit.
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.
Col. Larry Wilkerson: Iran ROCKS Two U.S. Destroyers – 30 Refueling Jets Airborne! WAR IS HERE
Col. Larry Wilkerson dissects the US's precarious military posture in the Strait of Hormuz, exposing a disconnect between official rhetoric and operational reality, while highlighting a rapid global power shift away from the US dollar.
Seyed M. Marandi: One Strike Wiped Out Trump’s Entire Plan – It’s Over
Iran asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz, leveraging global economic pressure and strategic patience to counter US and allied aggression, which is seen as failing and self-damaging.
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.
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.
Col. Jacques Baud: Trump’s FINAL Play Just COLLAPSED Israel
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects the escalating US-Iran confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz, revealing how Trump's inconsistent policies and Israel's actions are destabilizing the Middle East and accelerating a shift towards a multipolar world order where US unilateralism is increasingly ineffective.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: Trump’s Iran Warning BACKFIRES – Their Response Just ENDED It All
Iran's 14-point plan signals a new regional security architecture excluding the US, leveraging the Strait of Hormuz as a compensatory tool against Western sanctions and military presence.
Ray McGovern: Israel’s Worst Defeat: New Wave of Attacks That Could END It All
Ray McGovern dissects the complex, unpredictable Middle East conflict, arguing that Russian intervention and economic pressures are forcing Trump into a diplomatic off-ramp, despite Netanyahu's persistent calls for war and the risk of nuclear escalation.
Seyed M. Marandi: Hezbollah’s FPV Drones Just ROCKED Israel – Multi-Front War ESCALATES
Professor Seyed M. Marandi asserts that a multi-front war is imminent in West Asia, predicting the US 'gamble' against Iran will lead to its regional downfall and the beginning of the end for the Israeli regime, despite severe economic consequences for all.
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