Interviews 02
Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran LAUNCHES Immediate Retaliation: Explosions Rock Bahrain After US Strikes
An analyst details a rapid escalation of US-Iran conflict, alleging a 'fake' US pretext for strikes on Iran, which led to immediate Iranian missile and drone retaliation against US bases across the Gulf, fundamentally shifting regional power dynamics and unifying the 'axis of resistance'.
Stanislav Krapivnik: Breaking: US attacks Iran - Russia: No Deal Coming
This episode dissects the escalating Russia-Ukraine conflict, highlighting Russian public anger and strategic military questions, while also breaking down the immediate US attacks on Iran, questioning official narratives and predicting regional destabilization.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Larry Johnson: Iran Missiles Rain Down on Northern Israel – Massive Strikes!
Geopolitical analyst Larry Johnson details how Israel's recent strike on an 'empty building' in Beirut triggered direct Iranian missile retaliation, escalating regional tensions and jeopardizing a US-Iran peace deal brokered by Pakistan.
Col. Jacques Baud: Iran & Israel Just Opened a NEW WAR FRONT in the Mediterranean
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects the escalating conflict between Israel and Iran, arguing that Netanyahu deliberately draws the US into a broader Middle East war while exposing the West's flawed crisis management and the shifting regional power dynamics.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: URGENT: Iran & Israel Trade Blows – Yemen Launches, Iran Hits Saudi
The Middle East is on the brink of a full-scale war as Iran and Israel trade escalating blows, with Yemen joining the fray and the host asserting direct US involvement and Trump's incompetence.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran’s Response to Beirut Bombing - War Now Heading to the Mediterranean
An analyst argues that Israel's attack on Beirut's Dahiyeh district signals desperation, while Iran and its 'Axis of Resistance' allies have achieved a strategic victory over the US and Israel, forcing a shift in regional power dynamics and exposing economic vulnerabilities.
Ray McGovern: West Asia Changing FAST, Israel LOSES Big - Putin REJECTS Zelensky
Former CIA analyst Ray McGovern dissects the rapidly shifting geopolitical landscape in West Asia, highlighting Iran's growing leverage and Israel's isolation, while also analyzing the endgame of the Ukraine conflict and Putin's strategic stance.
Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Strikes BACK – Missiles Hit Kuwait & U.S. 5th Fleet in Bahrain!
Professor Seyed M. Marandi details Iran's escalating military responses to U.S. and Israeli actions, highlighting Tehran's enhanced capabilities and strategic shifts in the Persian Gulf and Lebanon.
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.
Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: Iran FIRES MISSILES at US Destroyers – US Ships FLEE to Indian Ocean
Geopolitical analysts Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson dissect Iran's escalating military assertiveness in the Persian Gulf and its direct threats against Israel, revealing a significant shift in regional power dynamics and US foreign policy challenges.
Alastair Crooke: IRAN’S TRIGGER WARNING: ‘Withdraw from Lebanon… Any Violations and We Strike
Alastair Crooke details Israel's shift to a 'permanent security' doctrine driving its actions in Lebanon and Gaza, and Iran's strategic response of 'escalatory deterrence' amidst a looming Western economic crisis.
Matthew Hoh: Section 224 the provision merging the US and Israeli militaries
Matthew Hoh details how Section 224 of the NDAA facilitates a de facto merger of US and Israeli militaries, enabling unaccountable aid and deeper integration, while criticizing the US-Israel relationship and the broader Middle East conflict.
Stanislav Krapivnik: How Firepower Just Broke Two Wars (Ukraine & Middle East)
Stanislav Krapivnik argues that the US military's capabilities are severely overstretched and outdated, rendering it incapable of sustaining high-intensity conflicts in the Middle East, while simultaneously being controlled by Israel's 'genocidal' agenda.
Andrei Martyanov: Israel’s Military JUST Got HUMILIATED on EVERY Front
Andrei Martyanov argues that the US and Israeli militaries are 'paper tigers' that have been humiliated by Iran and Hezbollah, signaling a definitive shift of global power from the West to the Eurasian landmass and Global South.
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.
Patrick Henningsen: Hezbollah Just Drew the Line: 'Israel Out of Lebanon Completely
Patrick Henningsen argues that a US-brokered agreement between Lebanon and Israel is a fabricated document designed to facilitate Israeli annexation of South Lebanon's resources and depopulate the area, while the US and Israel collaborate to provoke a civil war.
Alex Krainer: Iran & US on Retaliatory Mode – War Imminent
Alex Krainer argues that Iran holds dominant power in the Middle East, aiming to evict Western military presence and reshape regional security, while the US and Israel face significant economic and military challenges in their conflict with Iran.
Pepe Escobar: Iran Issues FINAL Warning to US & Israel – Immediate Decisive Response
Iran has reportedly delivered a 'final warning' to the US and Israel, threatening to detonate a nuclear device on its own soil as an 'irreversible sovereign demonstration of capability' if American threats persist, signaling a radical shift in its nuclear posture.
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.
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