Interviews 02
Paul Craig Roberts: Iran is WINNING
Paul Craig Roberts argues that Iran is currently winning its conflict with the US and Israel, but this victory could paradoxically lead to nuclear escalation as cornered leaders seek to save face.
Pepe Escobar & Larry C. Johnson: Trump is LOSING Control - Iran WIPES OUT Strategic Military Targets
The US-led global financial and military order is rapidly collapsing as Iran's strategic blocking of the Strait of Hormuz accelerates the petrodollar's demise, while Western allies refuse to join a US-led military intervention.
Co. Jacques Baud: The Strait That Controls the World Economy – And Iran Knows It
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects how Iran's strategic control over the Strait of Hormuz and the West's consistent strategic miscalculations have fundamentally shifted global power dynamics, isolating Western nations and empowering adversaries.
Stanislav Krapivnik: IRAN TO UAE: ‘Evacuate Now’ After US Kharg Island Strike
An expert analyst details how Iran's response to a US-backed attack on Kharg Island exposes critical vulnerabilities in US military strategy and the fragility of Gulf Arab states, predicting a catastrophic humanitarian crisis if the conflict escalates.
Ray McGovern: CIA Attacks Tucker Carlson?- Iran Closer to ‘OBLITERATING’ Israel in Weeks —Then What?
Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern and the host discuss alleged CIA targeting of Tucker Carlson, the US-Israel war against Iran, and the potential for a catastrophic false flag event, arguing that US policy is driven by a 'deranged' leadership and slavish devotion to Zionist interests.
Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: U.S. KC-135 Down — Carrier Abraham Lincoln Hit by Missiles & Drones
US military presence in the Persian Gulf is collapsing, with Iran gaining unprecedented economic and military leverage, while American leadership is accused of lying and strategic incompetence.
Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel’s Agenda Is Collapsing… And It’s Happening Fast
Ambassador Chas Freeman asserts that Israel's agenda is rapidly collapsing, driven by a strategic miscalculation by the US and Israel that has strengthened Iran, devalued US military power, and is leading to a new, more dangerous geopolitical order.
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.
Richard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson: What Is Occurring Is Really WORLD WAR III
This episode dissects the US attack on Iran as a pivotal event, framed by experts as both domestic political theater and the onset of World War III, accelerating the decline of the American empire and forcing a global economic and political realignment.
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.
Pepe Escobar: Iran Just Served the U.S. an “Eviction Notice” — What Happens Next?
Iran has issued an "eviction notice" to the US, demanding withdrawal, sanctions lift, and nuclear program autonomy, signaling a strategic defeat for the US and a potential global economic collapse.
Matthew Hoh: The Iran War Narrative Is Falling Apart
The ongoing US-Iran war exposes the profound incompetence and contradictory messaging of the Trump administration, accelerating the decline of American imperial influence and forcing global allies to re-evaluate their subservience.
Patrick Henningsen: Iran Says NO to Ceasefire and Sets New Terms for the Region
Patrick Henningsen argues that the US-Israeli conflict with Iran is a strategic disaster for the US, driven by Israeli interests and flawed intelligence, leading to a redefinition of regional security and global power dynamics.
Scott Ritter: The U.S. Has Lost and Is Trapped in the Iran War With No Way Out
Former Marine intelligence officer Scott Ritter asserts the U.S. has already lost the war with Iran due to strategic failures, war crimes, and a profound misunderstanding of Iranian capabilities and objectives.
Laith Marouf: Hezbollah Rockets Keep Penetrating Israeli Defenses - Ground War Escalation
Hezbollah's unexpected military strength, including advanced drones and long-range missiles, is reportedly overwhelming Israeli defenses and driving civilian evacuations from northern settlements.
Col. Larry Wilkerson: Israel Can’t Survive This… What Just Happened Changes Everything
Colonel Larry Wilkerson asserts that the ongoing war between the US and Iran, driven by the 'pathological lying' of leaders like Trump and Netanyahu, is causing catastrophic destruction, eroding international law, and will inevitably lead to the US being driven out of the Middle East.
MIT Prof. Ted Postol: Iranian Missiles vs Israeli Air Defense: Who Would Actually Win?
MIT Professor Ted Postol details the catastrophic collapse of US and Israeli missile defense systems in an ongoing conflict with Iran, attributing their failure to inherent technical flaws and politically driven deployment decisions.
Mohammad Marandi: Iran Chooses New Supreme Leader — The War of Attrition Begins
Professor Mohammad Marandi details Iran's unwavering stance and strategic responses in a war of attrition against the US and its allies, asserting Iran's determination to fundamentally reshape regional security.
John Helmer: Whose Ship Is Sinking? The Hidden War Between US–NATO and Russia–China–Iran
A geopolitical analyst reveals how the US is exploiting the Iran war to drive a wedge between Russia and China, offering concessions on Ukraine in exchange for Russian non-support for Iran and restricted oil sales to China.
John Kiriakou: CIA Hit in Iran’s Retaliation Strike — Breakdown of WAR
Former CIA officer John Kiriakou dissects the US-Iran war, exposing strategic miscalculations, the surprising effectiveness of Iran's drone warfare, and the deep-seated influences shaping American foreign policy.
Paul Craig Roberts Warns: Iran’s Existential War: They Can’t Afford to Lose
Paul Craig Roberts asserts that the ongoing conflict with Iran is an existential war driven by Israel's 'Greater Israel' agenda, with the United States acting as a controlled proxy, and warns that global powers' inaction risks nuclear war.
Larry C. Johnson: Iran’s Missiles DEVASTATE Tel Aviv & Haifa as New Supreme Leader Takes Power
Larry Johnson details how Iran's strategic military actions, including devastating missile strikes on Israeli cities and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, are crippling the global economy and exposing the US and Israel's strategic vulnerabilities.
Col. Jacques Baud: The Middle East Just Changed Forever
Colonel Jacques Baud argues that the Middle East's geopolitical landscape has fundamentally shifted, with Iran's effective attrition warfare exposing US military vulnerabilities and turning American alliances into a liability for regional partners.
Ray McGovern: Does Armageddon Loom? Iran Comes Close to “DECIMATING” Israel in the Coming Weeks
A former CIA analyst warns that the US and Israel's escalating conflict with Iran, marked by a deliberate attack on a school and the assassination of Iran's supreme leader, risks nuclear war as Israel faces decimation from Iranian hypersonic missiles and a delusional US leadership miscalculates the new global power balance.
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