Interviews 02
Larry Johnson: "Totally Unacceptable" – Then Iran Does the UNTHINKABLE (Hezbollah Blasts Iron Dome)
US and Israeli military actions in the Middle East have backfired, strengthening Iran and accelerating a global power shift towards a Russia-China-Iran axis, while exposing Western economic and military vulnerabilities.
Col. Jacques Baud: Trump’s Final Move Just WIPED Israel's Plans Off the Map
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects how Israeli and US actions have inadvertently strengthened Iran's strategic position, eroded Western credibility, and fostered a dangerous 'hate-driven' foreign policy.
Stanislav Krapivnik: The Blockade Was Just the Beginning – Now Iran Hunts US Ships
Iran's refusal of US nuclear demands, coupled with its advanced military capabilities and strategic alliances, signals a dangerous escalation that exposes critical vulnerabilities in US and Israeli military power and political influence.
Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Just DROPPED A BOMBSHELL Response to US Blockade
Iran has fundamentally altered its control over the Strait of Hormuz, restricting passage for nations allied with the US in the ongoing conflict, signaling a permanent shift in regional security architecture and global energy flows.
Larry Johnson: Iran Fires on 3 US Ships – US Bombs Qeshm – FLAMES OF WAR IGNITE
Larry Johnson argues that the US-Iran conflict is escalating towards full-scale war, disrupting global commodity markets and revealing the limits of US power, while China and Russia build a new security architecture in the Persian Gulf.
Andrei Martyanov: Iran’s Silent Weapon That Frightens the Pentagon More Than Nukes
Andrei Martyanov argues that the US military and Western elites are profoundly incompetent, leading to military humiliations against Iran and Russia, and predicting the collapse of Europe and Israel.
Alex Krainer: Why This Military Comeback Changes EVERYTHING
Alex Krainer argues that Western powers, particularly the US and UK, are in a state of panic, leading to incoherent foreign policies, internal crises, and a desperate push for conflicts, while a patient Russia-China-Iran bloc leverages these weaknesses to foster a multipolar world.
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.
Laith Marouf: Hezbollah Launches MASSIVE Air & Ground Assault – Israel’s Buffer Zone Plan Destroyed
Hezbollah's advanced military capabilities and indigenous manufacturing are inflicting heavy losses on Israeli forces, effectively destroying Israel's buffer zone ambitions and reshaping regional power dynamics, while exposing the fragility of Western-backed Arab monarchies.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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