Interviews 02

Seyed M. Marandi: Hezbollah Rejects Israel Deal; Beirut Erupts - Iran Strikes Bahrain in Retaliation
Iran leverages its control over the Strait of Hormuz to pressure the US into upholding a ceasefire agreement, while condemning the Lebanese government's 'fake deal' with Israel and highlighting the growing global disdain for Israeli actions.

Pepe Escobar: 12 Ballistic Missiles Struck a US Major Airbase (Jordan)
Pepe Escobar details how US-Iran tensions have escalated to a 'full-time war stage two,' with Iran demonstrating 'escalation dominance' by expanding its target spectrum and threatening nuclear tests, while US diplomatic efforts collapse.

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.

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'.

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.

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.

Laith Marouf: Hezbollah's drones & rockets just shattered Israel's buffer zone
Hezbollah's advanced drone and rocket tactics have neutralized Israel's northern buffer zone, inflicting significant military and economic damage, and exposing the fragility of Israel's military supremacy.

Laith Marouf: Hezbollah JUST HIT 3 Iron Dome Batteries – Buffer Zone Agenda CRUSHED
Laith Marouf details Hezbollah's advanced drone warfare capabilities and intelligence gathering, asserting their strategic dominance over Israeli forces in southern Lebanon and northern Palestine.

Seyed M. Marandi: Hezbollah’s FPV Drones Just ROCKED Israel – Multi-Front War ESCALATES
Professor Seyed M. Marandi asserts that a multi-front war is imminent in West Asia, predicting the US 'gamble' against Iran will lead to its regional downfall and the beginning of the end for the Israeli regime, despite severe economic consequences for all.

Laith Marouf: Hezbollah’s Real Position on Iran-US Deal – The One Detail They Won’t Report
Laith Marouf dissects the current geopolitical landscape in the Middle East, arguing that the US and Israel are strategically weakened, forcing a shift in their objectives from defeating Iran to merely ensuring Israel's survival, while regional resistance forces escalate their counter-offensives.

Seyed M. Marandi: Iran SLAMS Trump’s Ultimatum w/ COUNTER ULTIMATUM — War Headed DECIMATING Attacks
Professor Seyed M. Marandi asserts Iran's unwavering resolve against US threats, framing its resistance as a moral imperative rooted in Shia Islam and a direct counter to perceived Western-backed genocide in Gaza.

Nima R. Alkhorshid: Trump Confirms Pilot Rescue as Military Planes Keep Getting DECIMATED
The host argues that Iran is strategically winning its conflict with the United States and Israel, leveraging the Strait of Hormuz while inflicting significant military losses on the US, despite Western media narratives.

Laith Marouf: Hezbollah Strikes HARD: Air & Ground Attacks Escalate—Israel Plans Buffer Zone
Laith Marouf details Hezbollah's escalating ground and air attacks against Israeli forces in Southern Lebanon, highlighting significant Israeli losses and the strategic coordination of the 'Axis of Resistance' against what he describes as a failing Western-backed regional order.

Pepe Escobar: Iran’s Silent Strategy: How It’s Ending US Dominance in West Asia
Geopolitical analyst Pepe Escobar and host Nema dissect Iran's strategic maneuvers in West Asia, arguing how its silent strategy, centered on control of the Strait of Hormuz, is actively challenging and potentially ending US dominance, with profound global economic and military implications.

Laith Marouf: Israel Pushes to Litani River — Hezbollah Ready for Ground War
An analyst details the escalating conflict in the Middle East, asserting Israel's military and logistical failures, the collapse of US regional influence, and the imminent reordering of the entire geopolitical landscape.

JUST IN: Israeli F-16 Downed by Iran,The Middle East Will Never Be the Same | Nima R. Alkhorshid
An analyst asserts that US-Israeli efforts to dismantle Iran and the 'Axis of Resistance' through sanctions, assassinations, and military strikes have failed, instead strengthening Iranian resolve and reshaping regional power dynamics.

Alex Krainer: Middle East ERUPTS: Iran Unleashes Missile Storm on Israel & Gulf States
Alex Krainer details a rapidly escalating Middle East conflict, asserting that Israel, with US support, initiated attacks on Iranian oil facilities, leading to Iran's retaliatory strikes on Gulf states and a perceived US miscalculation driven by Zionist influence.

Laith Marouf: Hezbollah vs Israel: Air & Ground War Intensifies
Laith Marouf details the escalating conflict between Israel and the Axis of Resistance, highlighting Hezbollah's tactical successes, Iran's strategic control of the escalation ladder, and the shifting geopolitical landscape in West Asia.

Mohammad Marandi: “No Truce, No Talks”: Iran SLAMS US Claims as War Drags On
Mohammad Marandi, an Iranian academic, asserts that Iran and its 'axis of resistance' are strategically winning against a 'sinking' US-Israeli alliance, emphasizing Iran's resilience, sophisticated state structure, and calculated Strait of Hormuz strategy.

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.

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.

Laith Marouf: Iran vs US & Israel — Now Hezbollah & Iraq Militias Step In!
Laith Marouf details the escalating regional conflict, asserting Hezbollah's preemption of an Israeli attack, Iran's strategic targeting of US bases and Gulf states, and the impending collapse of 'vassal regimes' due to economic and popular pressure.

Mohammad Marandi: Iran’s Supreme Leader MARTYRED in US-Israeli Attacks, Tehran Says You Will Regret
Iran's Supreme Leader was martyred in alleged US-Israeli attacks, leading to a unified Iranian response and intensified regional conflict against combined US-Israeli forces.
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