Interviews 02
Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel’s Free Fall on All Fronts
Ambassador Chas Freeman details Israel's rapid decline in global public opinion and the escalating regional conflicts, predicting a significant shift in Middle Eastern power dynamics with Iran emerging as a dominant force.
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Iran Did the Unthinkable – Trump Left With Nothing
Economists Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson dissect the US's loss of control over the Strait of Hormuz to Iran, framing it as a symptom of a declining American empire and a fundamental shift in global economic and political power dynamics.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: US Bases & Airport HIT! Iran RETALIATES – Gulf Stocks CRASH + 7 Hezbollah Ops
Iran and the US escalate their conflict with direct military strikes, exposing the vulnerabilities of GCC allies and Israel, while negotiations falter amidst a shifting regional power balance.
David Pyne: Iran Attacks Kuwait and Bahrain
David Pyne argues that the US-Iran conflict, exacerbated by Israeli actions, is a self-inflicted wound for the US, driven by foreign policy missteps and the influence of pro-Israel factions, leading to economic instability and a prolonged regional war.
Col. Larry Wilkerson: Iran’s Quds Force chief: Red Sea Chokepoint next Hormuz
Colonel Larry Wilkerson asserts that the US is strategically losing its conflicts in the Middle East and Ukraine, facing a global power shift towards China, Russia, and Iran, while Israel's deepening integration into the US military-industrial complex risks further entanglement and economic collapse.
Seyed M. Marandi: Rockets from Lebanon Strike Deep in Israel – Decisive Iran-US Clash Imminent
Iran's strategic patience and willingness to escalate military and economic pressure, including closing critical choke points like the Strait of Hormuz, forced the US to intervene and prevent an Israeli attack on Beirut, signaling a new phase of regional deterrence.
Larry Johnson: The Strait of Hormuz Is a Ticking Time Bomb – The U.S. & Iran Just THREW DOWN
Larry Johnson warns that Iran's decision to halt US talks and threaten to close key shipping lanes signals an imminent, unprecedented global economic crisis and a direct military escalation with the US and Israel.
Seyed M. Marandi: Iran DROPPED THE HAMMER in Strait of Hormuz – Trump's ‘No Tolls’ Plan Backfires
Professor Seyed M. Marandi asserts that Iran has cemented its control over the Strait of Hormuz and is prepared for continued conflict, dismissing US negotiation tactics as deceitful and driven by a 'dying empire's' arrogance.
Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: 4 US Warships Tried to Enter Strait of Hormuz – Then Iran Launched
A critical analysis reveals escalating US-Iran military confrontations in the Strait of Hormuz, a stark disconnect in diplomatic rhetoric, and a significant geopolitical realignment in the Middle East away from US influence.
Chas Freeman: Hezbollah Strikes Israel Hard – Israel Now Prepares for WAR with Egypt & Turkey
Ambassador Chas Freeman argues that Israel's expansionist ambitions and 'sociopathic' behavior, fueled by unconditional US support, are leading it towards self-destruction and escalating regional conflicts, including potential wars with Turkey and Egypt.
Andrei Martyanov: Hezbollah Hits IDF, US & Iran Fight… And Russia Picked THAT Moment To Strike
Andrei Martyanov asserts that the US and Western civilization are in a state of rapid collapse, driven by incompetent leadership, Israeli influence, and a fundamental misunderstanding of modern warfare, while Russia executes a 'controlled escalation' in Ukraine.
Alex Krainer: Iran AVOIDED US Tanker – Then DID THIS in the Strait of Hormuz
Alex Krainer argues that ongoing US-Iran skirmishes are symptoms of an internal US tug-of-war and a relentless Western 'war machine' driven by a 'banking cartel' and 'Zionist' influence, aiming for regime change and resource control.
Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Opens Fire on American Fighter Jets
Professor Seyed M. Marandi details recent military escalations between the US and Iran, the stalled nuclear deal negotiations, and Iran's strategic leverage in the Persian Gulf, framing the situation as a critical juncture for regional and global stability.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran-US Nail Down Deal? as Russia SLAMS Kiev with Oreshnik Missile
An analyst unpacks a proposed Iran-US deal, arguing it signifies US defeat and Israel's weakening, while highlighting a unified 'axis of resistance' and a shifting global order against US hegemony.
Mark Sleboda: Iran Is Jamming GPS Across the Region – U.S. Tankers Move Into Gulf
Mark Sleboda analyzes the US-Iran geopolitical standoff, revealing Iran's strategic leverage over the Strait of Hormuz and the US's diminishing military options, leading to a precarious global situation.
Seyed M. Marandi: Iran’s Armed Forces Enter HIGHEST State of Alert – War Next?
Seyed M. Marandi asserts that Iran's armed forces are on high alert, prepared for war, and hold the upper hand in negotiations with the US due to their resilience, military strength, control over the Strait of Hormuz, and the impending global economic crisis.
Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Promises Total Annihilation of Any US/Israeli Strike Origin
Professor Seyed M. Marandi details Iran's strategic readiness for a prolonged conflict with the US and Israel, asserting that any attack will be met with devastating retaliation designed to collapse Gulf regimes and undermine US hegemony.
John Helmer: Iran Goes All In – China’s Trump Bombshell & Russia Closes In
The Trump-Xi meeting yielded minimal strategic gains for the US, while the upcoming Putin-Xi summit highlights Russia's urgent economic needs and China's cautious commitment amidst escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and Europe.
Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: China JUST Said NO to Trump! Iran’s Hammer Falls on Strait of Hormuz
Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson dissect China's dismissive reception of Donald Trump, the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, and the emerging Russia-China-Iran-Pakistan axis poised to reshape Gulf security and global commerce.
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Israel’s Defeat BEGINS: Hezbollah & Yemen Just Hit HARD
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar asserts that Hezbollah's asymmetric warfare is effectively degrading the IDF, while US military presence in the Middle East is shifting to Israel, driven by Netanyahu's strategy to prolong conflict and manipulate US involvement, leading to accusations of war crimes.
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: America’s Grip Is Gone – Here’s What Iran, Russia & China Did
Geopolitical experts Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson argue that America's global influence is rapidly diminishing, forcing Middle Eastern nations to forge new alliances with rising powers like China and Iran, fundamentally reshaping global trade and military strategies.
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.
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.
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