Interviews 02
Matthew Hoh: US Just Burned Through Its Cruise Missiles… Now What?
The US and Israel are escalating a war with Iran from a position of desperation and strategic miscalculation, while Iran demonstrates remarkable strategic patience and effective economic warfare, leading to a global energy crisis and exposing the flaws in American military planning.
John Helmer: Trump Furious as Allies Reject U.S. Plan to Escort Ships in Hormuz
As the US aims for a two-week resolution to the Strait of Hormuz conflict, Israel's Netanyahu faces internal pressure and pushes for nuclear escalation, while European allies reject US calls for military support, acknowledging Iran's new role as the 'gatekeeper' of global oil supply.
Andrei Martyanov: It’s OVER: Iran Just EXPOSED the Weakness of US-Israel Air Defense
Andrei Martyanov asserts that Iran's sustained military actions have exposed critical vulnerabilities in US and Israeli air defense systems and strategic planning, signaling a definitive shift in Middle East power dynamics.
Alex Krainer: The Empire Is Collapsing — And Iran Just Proved It
Alex Krainer argues that the US and Israel catastrophically miscalculated by initiating war with Iran, leading to a rapid collapse of Western credibility and influence in the Middle East, with severe implications for Europe.
Stanislav Krapivnik: Iran STRIKES Again! US “Eye” Destroyed as Missiles OBLITERATE Israel & Gulf
Geopolitical analyst Stanislav Krapivnik dissects the escalating Middle East conflict, alleging US and Israeli aggression, the destruction of critical defense systems, and the potential for mass casualties from water infrastructure attacks.
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Oil Prices SKYROCKET w/ Persian Gulf Blockade –Who Gets Hit Hardest?
Economists Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff argue that the US and Israel initiated war with Iran to prevent a peace deal, secure oil control, and maintain dollar hegemony, inadvertently destabilizing global energy markets and accelerating the decline of the American empire.
Patrick Henningsen: Israel Just Pulled the U.S. Into Another War… This Could End Very Badly
Patrick Henningsen asserts that Israel and the U.S. initiated an unprovoked war against Iran, leveraging fabricated narratives and European complicity, while deploying AI-driven targeting systems and weaponizing the term 'terrorism' to justify widespread destruction and consolidate regional power.
Laith Marouf: Iran vs US & Israel — Now Hezbollah & Iraq Militias Step In!
Laith Marouf details the escalating regional conflict, asserting Hezbollah's preemption of an Israeli attack, Iran's strategic targeting of US bases and Gulf states, and the impending collapse of 'vassal regimes' due to economic and popular pressure.
Mohammad Marandi: Iran’s Supreme Leader MARTYRED in US-Israeli Attacks, Tehran Says You Will Regret
Iran's Supreme Leader was martyred in alleged US-Israeli attacks, leading to a unified Iranian response and intensified regional conflict against combined US-Israeli forces.
Richard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson: Oil Markets on Edge: Persian Gulf & Red Sea Threat Intensifies
Economists Richard D. Wolff and Michael Hudson dissect the incoherence of Trump's tariff policies, the shifting global power dynamics, and the underlying economic motivations behind US foreign policy in the Middle East and Europe.
Laith Marouf: The US vs. Iran: Why Yemen’s Missiles Might Hit First
Laith Marouf details Iran's internal stability and advanced military readiness, predicting a regional war if the US attacks, where 'vassal states' like Jordan and European bases could become legitimate targets, while exposing alleged deep-seated corruption and collaboration among Arab leaders.
Max Blumenthal: Boasting of ‘deploying’ 200 Starlinks to Iran amid violence
Max Blumenthal exposes how the US government-funded National Endowment for Democracy deployed Starlink terminals to Iran, allegedly fueling deadly riots, and details the deep Israeli influence driving US policy towards war with Iran.
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.
Larry C. Johnson: Existential Fight: The 'Hell' Iran Has Prepared for a War w/ US and it's happening
Larry Johnson asserts that US intelligence gravely underestimates Iran's military strength, which has been significantly bolstered by Russia and China, making a US conflict with Iran a potential "rude awakening" for American forces.
Mark Sleboda: The Axis is Rising? China and Russia Just Armed Iran to the Teeth
Mark Sleboda details how the US and Israel are facing a closing window for military action against Iran, as Russia and China bolster Iran's defenses, shifting the regional power balance and risking a high-stakes, inconclusive conflict.
Larry C. Johnson & Col. Larry Wilkerson: Iran Warns U.S. in Urgent Letter to UN Vowing to WIPE OUT
Veteran intelligence analysts Larry C. Johnson and Col. Larry Wilkerson expose severe US intelligence failures and strategic miscalculations regarding Iran, arguing that an attack would lead to catastrophic US casualties and accelerate a global power shift.
Matthew Hoh: Is Netanyahu Pushing the US Into War With Iran?
Matthew Hoh asserts that while Benjamin Netanyahu pressures Donald Trump for war with Iran, the ultimate decision rests with Trump, who is currently playing for time due to insufficient US military capabilities in the region and a history of failed interventions.
Scott Ritter: Trump in MAJOR Trouble — China & Russia Arm Iran With Deadly Weapons!
Scott Ritter asserts that US policy towards Iran is solely regime change, not diplomacy, and details how Iran, with Russian and Chinese assistance, has developed formidable defensive capabilities that render US/Israeli military threats ineffective.
Col. Larry Wilkerson: Trump Caves Under Pressure — Iran’s Capabilities Now Bigger Than Ever
Col. Larry Wilkerson asserts that US-Iran tensions are primarily a dangerous bluff by Trump, heavily influenced by Israel's destabilizing agenda, while the Ukraine war serves US interests to cripple Russia, ultimately benefiting China.
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.
Patrick Henningsen: The EU Is Facing DEVASTATING Realities
Europe's political leadership, characterized by mediocrity and a lack of independent foreign policy, has allowed the continent to become economically and politically vassalized by the United States, leading to devastating consequences for its citizens.
Alastair Crooke: Systemic Collapse Explained: Why Two Fronts Matter
Alastair Crooke dissects the failed US-Israeli covert operations in Iran, revealing how internal Iranian resilience and a fragile global bond market are reshaping American foreign policy calculations.
Paul Craig Roberts: Full Scale Chaos: How We Got Here So Fast
Paul Craig Roberts argues that US foreign policy, driven by Israeli interests and neoconservative global hegemony, is pushing the world towards a dangerous escalation by targeting Iran to destabilize Russia and disrupt China's economic ambitions.
Larry C. Johnson & Pepe Escobar: Iran’s Ultimate Defense Plan: The End of Conventional War?
This episode dissects a failed US-led hybrid intelligence operation against Iran, revealing a coordinated economic attack, propaganda campaign, and internal destabilization efforts, alongside a critical analysis of US-Europe relations and the challenges of de-dollarization.
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