Interviews 02

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.

Matthew Hoh: What the Pentagon Is Desperately Hiding About the Iran Blockade (Missiles Are Depleted)
Pentagon leaks reveal the US military's missile stocks are critically depleted and its advanced weaponry is struggling against Iran's low-cost drones, exposing a strategic and economic vulnerability that could force a US withdrawal from 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.

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.

David Pyne: US Navy Secretary Fired for Refusing to Sail Into Iranian Missiles
David Pyne argues that the US war with Iran is an 'escalation trap' orchestrated by Benjamin Netanyahu, leading to severe economic consequences, the erosion of US credibility, and a radical shift in regional power dynamics, all while exposing alleged deep-seated political compromises within the Trump administration.

Larry C. Johnson: FULL ESCALATION: Yemen Joins, Hezbollah Crushes Tanks, US–Iran on Brink
Geopolitical analyst Larry Johnson asserts the US-Iran conflict is escalating, exposing the fragility of Gulf states, the delusion of US military strategy, and Israel's deteriorating military position against a multi-front regional resistance.

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.
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