Interviews 02
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.
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.
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.
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.
Prof. Ted Postol: How Iran War Bankrupted the US & Israeli Military
Professor Ted Postol argues that the US and Israel are making critical strategic errors in their approach to Iran, underestimating its military and nuclear capabilities while failing to grasp the profound economic and geopolitical consequences of continued conflict.
Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: It’s Over: Iran Just Wiped Out Trump’s Blockade - War IMMINENT
Geopolitical analysts Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson assert that the US blockade on Iran is a "charade" and the Trump administration's military actions are leading to an unsustainable, escalating global conflict with severe economic repercussions.
Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel’s Grand Plan Collapsed in Record Time
Ambassador Chas Freeman dissects the escalating US-Iran economic war, revealing its trillion-dollar costs, global economic fallout, and the profound shift in regional power dynamics away from the US and Israel.
Patrick Henningsen: Iran’s CHILLING Message to Trump – Ships Turning Back Near Hormuz
Patrick Henningsen argues that the US's current geopolitical strategy, particularly regarding Iran and Russia, is a self-destructive path leading to economic collapse and the erosion of American global influence, while inadvertently strengthening its adversaries.
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: US Dominance Is Collapsing… And Iran Is Holding the Knife
Economists Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson argue that US military and financial strategies against Iran are accelerating America's global economic decline, pushing nations towards a China-Russia-Iran alliance and de-dollarization.
Matthew Hoh: What the Pentagon Is Desperately Hiding About the Iran Blockade (Missiles Are Depleted)
Pentagon leaks reveal the US military's missile stocks are critically depleted and its advanced weaponry is struggling against Iran's low-cost drones, exposing a strategic and economic vulnerability that could force a US withdrawal from the Middle East.
Anthony Aguilar: Why Everything You Knew About the Middle East Just Collapsed
The US-Iran conflict is a strategic disaster, initiated on false pretenses and managed catastrophically by the Trump administration, leading to significant losses and a precarious global position.
Col. Larry Wilkerson: Trump’s Own Advisors Now SPLIT on Iran - Israel’s Plan DECIMATED
Colonel Larry Wilkerson details how Trump's chaotic foreign policy, driven by propaganda and personal agenda, is accelerating the decline of US diplomatic influence, particularly regarding Iran and Israel, while global powers like Russia and India forge new alliances and military capabilities.
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.
Paul Craig Roberts: Iran Turns the Tables, Trump's Retreat in DISARRAY
Paul Craig Roberts argues Iran is making a critical strategic blunder by negotiating with the US and Israel, missing a unique opportunity to dismantle the 'Greater Israel' agenda and secure lasting peace in the Middle East.
Larry Johnson Drops a BOMBSHELL: Generals Just Told Trump to STAND DOWN
Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson reveals critical military and economic vulnerabilities for the US and Europe, suggesting generals advised Trump against further Middle East conflict while Iran solidifies its strategic and economic power with Russia and Oman.
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.
Stanislav Krapivnik: Iran vs US: The MASSIVE Buildup That Could Lead to DEVASTATING Fragility
Geopolitical analyst Stanislav Krapivnik unpacks the escalating tensions between the US and Iran, detailing alleged staged events, military vulnerabilities, and the broader implications for global power dynamics, including Russia's role and the crisis in Mali.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran Just Exposed Trump’s ‘Face-Saving’ Lie – & Seized the Ultimate Choke Point
Nima R. Alkhorshid argues that Iran has exposed former President Trump's 'face-saving lie' by refusing to negotiate under perceived US weakness, asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz, and demonstrating growing military strength, while US military stockpiles are depleted by ongoing conflicts.
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.
Patrick Henningsen: Hezbollah JUST Fired Back at Israel - Iran Vows to “Crush” All Attacks
Patrick Henningsen argues that the US and Israel initiated an illegal war against Iran, driven by Trump's incompetence and Israeli influence, leading to an inevitable escalation with severe global economic repercussions.
Larry Johnson: Iran JUST Escorted Tankers Past US Blockade – Israel Waiting for Greenlight to ATTACK
Larry Johnson argues that the US blockade on Iran is largely ineffective, US missile stockpiles are severely depleted, and President Trump's mental state is a critical factor driving dangerous, ill-conceived military and economic policies.
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