Paul Craig Roberts & Stanislav Krapivnik: The American Blockade Is OVER - Russian Attacks on Kiev
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Paul Craig Roberts & Stanislav Krapivnik: The American Blockade Is OVER - Russian Attacks on Kiev

Paul Craig Roberts and Stanislav Krapivnik assert that Israel's relentless expansionist agenda, backed by a compromised US government, is driving Middle East conflicts, while Russia's hesitant approach in Ukraine prolongs a war that could have been swiftly won.

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Larry Johnson: Israel’s Sabotage Backfires – Trump’s Last Move ENDS Israel's Agenda
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Larry Johnson: Israel’s Sabotage Backfires – Trump’s Last Move ENDS Israel's Agenda

Larry Johnson dissects the highly contentious Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding, arguing it's a 'terrible deal' for Iran due to US untrustworthiness and conflicting interpretations, while Israel faces unprecedented international pressure amidst regional power shifts.

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Col. Jacques Baud: US & Iran Reach MoU – War Ends IMMEDIATELY on All Fronts (Lebanon Included)
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Col. Jacques Baud: US & Iran Reach MoU – War Ends IMMEDIATELY on All Fronts (Lebanon Included)

Colonel Jacques Baud asserts that a US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding signifies Iran's strategic upper hand, while Israel's aggressive policies, driven by Netanyahu's personal interests, are self-defeating and risk its long-term survival.

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Anthony Aguilar: BREAKING: Iran SUSPENDS All Flights in Western Region – Attack on Israel Imminent
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Anthony Aguilar: BREAKING: Iran SUSPENDS All Flights in Western Region – Attack on Israel Imminent

Israeli strikes in Beirut repeatedly undermine US-Iran peace talks, revealing Israel's intent to prolong conflict and Iran's refusal to accept a facade of peace, while Donald Trump's "deal" announcements are dismissed as self-serving and unrealistic.

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Nima R. Alkhorshid: BREAKING: Iran Deputy Commander: 'Beirut attack won't go unanswered
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Nima R. Alkhorshid: BREAKING: Iran Deputy Commander: 'Beirut attack won't go unanswered

Following Israeli attacks on Beirut, Iran is poised to retaliate, with the speaker arguing that Israel aims to sabotage a potential US-Iran deal and that the US acts as Israel's proxy, undermining any diplomatic resolution.

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Mark Sleboda: Trump & Iran’s Final Move – Deal Within REACH?
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Mark Sleboda: Trump & Iran’s Final Move – Deal Within REACH?

Mark Sleboda dissects the geopolitical 'noise' surrounding a potential US-Iran deal, arguing that Iran holds escalatory dominance and that US diplomatic incompetence, coupled with Israeli influence, makes any lasting agreement highly improbable.

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Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Iran Warns Israel – Leave Occupied Territories or Final Deal Is DEAD
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Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Iran Warns Israel – Leave Occupied Territories or Final Deal Is DEAD

Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar argues that Iran's non-negotiable demands for Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon and US disengagement from Israeli military support are the critical roadblocks to any lasting deal, exposing the US's compromised position.

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Prof. David N. Gibbs: BREAKING: Trump & Iran Confirm the MoU Is Closer Than Ever
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Prof. David N. Gibbs: BREAKING: Trump & Iran Confirm the MoU Is Closer Than Ever

Professor David N. Gibbs analyzes the escalating US-Israel-Iran conflict, the potential for a US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, and the shifting geopolitical landscape in the Middle East, highlighting Iran's strategic upper hand and the decline of US hegemony.

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Amb. Chas Freeman: The Era of Impunity for Israel & the US in West Asia Is OVER
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Amb. Chas Freeman: The Era of Impunity for Israel & the US in West Asia Is OVER

Ambassador Chas Freeman declares the era of military impunity for Israel and the United States in West Asia has ended, as Iran's enhanced deterrence and regional alliances fundamentally reshape the geopolitical landscape.

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Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: Iran Just Fired at U.S.-Guided Ships: Trump REVEALS Final Decision
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Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: Iran Just Fired at U.S.-Guided Ships: Trump REVEALS Final Decision

Experts Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson dissect a rumored 14-point US-Iran peace deal, expressing deep skepticism about its viability due to Israeli pressure, US domestic politics, and the economic imperative to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

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Larry Johnson: BREAKING: Iran Forces Trump Into Concession – War Price Unbearable
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Larry Johnson: BREAKING: Iran Forces Trump Into Concession – War Price Unbearable

Larry Johnson and the host analyze the erratic US-Iran conflict, Trump's shifting stances, Iran's firm demands, and the limited impact of US 'pinprick' attacks amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts.

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Andrei Martyanov: US Strikes Iran – Iran Hits Back at CRITICAL Targets IMMEDIATELY
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Andrei Martyanov: US Strikes Iran – Iran Hits Back at CRITICAL Targets IMMEDIATELY

Andrei Martyanov asserts that recent US strikes on Iran, followed by immediate Iranian retaliation against critical targets, highlight the US's military decline and its foreign policy's subservience to Israeli interests.

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Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Iran Humiliates Trump: The Defeat He Can’t Escape
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Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Iran Humiliates Trump: The Defeat He Can’t Escape

Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson argue that the US's military and economic strategy against Iran is failing, leading to a decline in American imperial power and a potential global realignment.

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Pravin Sawhney: IRAN's Missiles TAKE OUT FIGHTER JETS in Jordan
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Pravin Sawhney: IRAN's Missiles TAKE OUT FIGHTER JETS in Jordan

Iran's strategic 'no war, no peace' stance in West Asia has positioned it as a dominant regional power, forcing the US into an untenable situation where withdrawal is impossible and negotiation as an equal is unfamiliar.

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Alex Krainer: US STRIKES Iran – Iran RETALIATES Against Kuwait, Bahrain & Jordan!
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Alex Krainer: US STRIKES Iran – Iran RETALIATES Against Kuwait, Bahrain & Jordan!

Amidst escalating US-Iran conflict and Iranian retaliation against regional US allies, this episode argues that US foreign policy is deeply controlled by an 'Anglo-Zionist conspiracy' led by the Rothschild banking dynasty, prioritizing Israeli interests over American ones.

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Nima R. Alkhorshid: URGENT: Iran’s RETALIATION Begins – Missiles Hit Jordan After US Attack on Iran
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Nima R. Alkhorshid: URGENT: Iran’s RETALIATION Begins – Missiles Hit Jordan After US Attack on Iran

Iran's retaliation for alleged US attacks has begun, with missiles hitting US bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait, escalating a conflict the speaker claims is driven by Israeli pressure and US diplomatic incompetence, leading to a total closure of the Strait of Hormuz and global economic instability.

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Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Iran & US Just ATTACKED Each Other – FULL-SCALE WAR Next?
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Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Iran & US Just ATTACKED Each Other – FULL-SCALE WAR Next?

Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar dissects the escalating US-Iran conflict, revealing how the US orchestrated a 'pretext' for a pre-planned three-pronged military operation aimed at Iran's uranium, while Iran strategically closed the Strait of Hormuz to isolate US naval forces.

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Patrick Henningsen: Iran Strikes US Bases in Jordan – Retaliation Begins & Talks DEAD
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Patrick Henningsen: Iran Strikes US Bases in Jordan – Retaliation Begins & Talks DEAD

Patrick Henningsen details how Iran's strategic patience and direct retaliation against US and Israeli targets have fundamentally shifted the regional power balance, forcing the US and Israel into a defensive, unsustainable position.

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Laith Marouf: Hezbollah Wipes Out Israeli Plan as Iran Backs Lebanon Hard
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Laith Marouf: Hezbollah Wipes Out Israeli Plan as Iran Backs Lebanon Hard

Laith Marouf asserts that Iran has fundamentally shifted the military balance in the Middle East, now proactively defending its allies and exposing the strategic weaknesses of the US and Israel.

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Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Iranian Drone Takes Down US Apache Helicopter - War imminent?
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Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Iranian Drone Takes Down US Apache Helicopter - War imminent?

Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar breaks down the critical implications of an Iranian drone downing a US Apache helicopter, exposing the complex geopolitical traps, Israel's strategic objectives in Lebanon, and the alarming integration of US and Israeli defense systems.

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John Helmer: PUTIN'S CRISIS OF CONFIDENCE?
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John Helmer: PUTIN'S CRISIS OF CONFIDENCE?

Veteran journalist John Helmer argues that Vladimir Putin faces a crisis of confidence, stemming from his indecisive leadership, reliance on distrusted oligarchs for negotiations, and a disconnect between his actions and the desires of the Russian public and military.

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Col. Larry Wilkerson: Israel’s Grand Strategy Is Coming Apart – Here’s Why It Matters
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Col. Larry Wilkerson: Israel’s Grand Strategy Is Coming Apart – Here’s Why It Matters

Colonel Larry Wilkerson argues that Israel's grand strategy is failing, leading to a geopolitical shift where Iran, backed by Russia and China, gains significant leverage through control of strategic chokepoints and a potential nuclear deterrent, while the US faces domestic political and economic turmoil.

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Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Drops a New Equation on the Face of War – Israel Goes Against, Trump Escapes
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Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Drops a New Equation on the Face of War – Israel Goes Against, Trump Escapes

Iran has established a new deterrence equation in the Middle East, directly retaliating against Israeli aggression and exposing the vulnerabilities of both Israel and its Western allies, including the US.

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Paul Craig Roberts: They Sold Us Out: Trump & GOP Just Chose Israel Over America
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Paul Craig Roberts: They Sold Us Out: Trump & GOP Just Chose Israel Over America

Paul Craig Roberts argues that Iran and Russia are destined for defeat due to their failure to adopt a decisive war doctrine, contrasting their 'tit-for-tat' responses with Israel's relentless, long-term agenda to establish 'Greater Israel' using the United States as its primary tool.

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