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.
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Iran Strikes UAE – Fujairah on Fire, Air Defenses Active
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar breaks down the escalating military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, detailing Iran's missile capabilities, US naval strategy, and the potential for a wider regional conflict involving the UAE, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.
Larry Johnson: BREAKING: Iran Fires Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles at US Warship USS Canberra
Larry Johnson asserts that Iran has effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, rendering US efforts to reopen it futile and predicting a severe escalation of conflict with significant economic and geopolitical repercussions.
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.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: Trump’s Iran Warning BACKFIRES – Their Response Just ENDED It All
Iran's 14-point plan signals a new regional security architecture excluding the US, leveraging the Strait of Hormuz as a compensatory tool against Western sanctions and military presence.
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.
Seyed M. Marandi: It's OVER! Trump’s Plan Is DEAD After This One Strike
Professor Seyed M. Marandi argues that Trump's strategy against Iran is failing, leading to global economic instability and a potential escalation into a protracted war that Iran is prepared to win due to its military resilience and strategic alliances.
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.
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.
Seyed M. Marandi: The Strike That Wiped Out Trump’s Plan (It’s Over)
Professor Seyed M. Marandi dissects the geopolitical chess match between the US and Iran, exposing alleged American psychological warfare and asserting Iran's unwavering stance on sovereignty, the Strait of Hormuz, and its allies like Lebanon.
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.
Matthew Hoh: US Missiles Are GONE – Here’s What the Pentagon Isn’t Telling You
Matthew Hoh reveals the US military's critical missile depletion and the geopolitical motivations behind a shaky ceasefire with Iran, exposing a 'modus vivendi' that reshapes regional power dynamics and US foreign policy.
John Helmer: Iran’s Unthinkable Move, US & Israel Respond - The Middle East’s New Reality
John Helmer analyzes the US seizure of an Iranian commercial vessel, framing it as a failed provocation amidst high-stakes US-Iran negotiations and Trump's domestic political pressures.
Larry Johnson: The Strait of Hormuz Just Became a GRAVEYARD for US DOMINANCE
Larry Johnson details how US military overreach and economic blockades in the Middle East are accelerating the decline of the petrodollar and US dominance, pushing regional powers towards BRICS and exposing the limits of conventional warfare.
Col. Jacques Baud: DESPERATE Move? Israel Just LOST – Trump’s Last-Minute Move Changes Everything
Colonel Jacques Baud argues that US policy inconsistency and Israeli aggression are driving Middle Eastern nations away from Western alliances, leading to a significant geopolitical and economic shift towards China and BRICS.
Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel’s Strategy Just COLLAPSED – Trump Steps In
Ambassador Chas Freeman argues that Israel's regional strategy has collapsed, the US is weakened, and Donald Trump's 'phony' peace efforts are a self-serving attempt to exit a failing war, accelerating a global shift towards independent 'nodes' rather than traditional alliances.
Seyed M. Marandi: US Blockade on Iran Just Triggered Iran’s HARSHEST Response Yet
An Iranian professor details how US demands and an imposed blockade triggered Iran's harshest response, exposing American strategic missteps and the vulnerability of Gulf Arab states.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: Trump Orders FULL Blockade on Iran – Talks COLLAPSE, Will This Spark WAR?
Negotiations between the US and Iran collapsed after the Trump administration demanded complete capitulation and threatened a full blockade, a move the speaker argues is a 'suicide mission' for the US and driven by Israeli interests.
Pepe Escobar: How Iran Just DESTROYED 50 Years of US DOMINANCE in the Middle East
Pepe Escobar and Nema dissect the complex Middle East ceasefire, arguing Iran is negotiating from a position of strength, leveraging Chinese backing and control over the Strait of Hormuz, while the US and its allies are seen as miscalculating and panicking.
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