Interviews 02
Pepe Escobar: Trump’s Confrontation Backfires HARD
Pepe Escobar details how China, Pakistan, and Iran are actively constructing a multipolar world order through complex mediation efforts, directly challenging US dominance and exposing the perceived 'folly' of Western policy.
Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Opens Fire on American Fighter Jets
Professor Seyed M. Marandi details recent military escalations between the US and Iran, the stalled nuclear deal negotiations, and Iran's strategic leverage in the Persian Gulf, framing the situation as a critical juncture for regional and global stability.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran-US Nail Down Deal? as Russia SLAMS Kiev with Oreshnik Missile
An analyst unpacks a proposed Iran-US deal, arguing it signifies US defeat and Israel's weakening, while highlighting a unified 'axis of resistance' and a shifting global order against US hegemony.
Seyed M. Marandi: Iran’s Armed Forces Enter HIGHEST State of Alert – War Next?
Seyed M. Marandi asserts that Iran's armed forces are on high alert, prepared for war, and hold the upper hand in negotiations with the US due to their resilience, military strength, control over the Strait of Hormuz, and the impending global economic crisis.
Scott Ritter: Trump’s Iran Attack Is a TRAP That Leads to HUGE Humiliation
Scott Ritter argues that recent US actions against Iran are a market manipulation charade, not a serious military threat, and that Israel's influence in the US is rapidly declining, leading to its eventual collapse.
Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Promises Total Annihilation of Any US/Israeli Strike Origin
Professor Seyed M. Marandi details Iran's strategic readiness for a prolonged conflict with the US and Israel, asserting that any attack will be met with devastating retaliation designed to collapse Gulf regimes and undermine US hegemony.
Matthew Hoh: US Missiles Are GONE – What Pete Hegseth Is Desperately Hiding From You
Matthew Hoh dissects the US's failing 21st-century warfare strategy, highlighting how interconnected global economics make distant conflicts directly impact the American homeland, while China leverages development over military might to expand its global influence.
Scott Ritter: Iran Didn’t Break. It Adapted, Now Stronger Than Ever
Scott Ritter argues that Iran has not been broken by US pressure but has adapted and emerged stronger, shifting the geopolitical landscape in the Middle East and exposing the decline of US military and economic hegemony.
Col. Larry Wilkerson: Iran WIPES OUT Trump’s Proposal & INSISTS on Its Own Terms (It’s Over)
Colonel Larry Wilkerson dissects Iran's uncompromising demands, the US's eroding diplomatic credibility, and the escalating Middle East conflict's global economic and geopolitical ramifications, including a potential shift of US military presence to Poland.
John Helmer: Iran Just Did the Unthinkable – China’s Response to Trump Changes EVERYTHING
John Helmer dissects the geopolitical standoff between the US and Iran, highlighting Trump's perceived cognitive inability to negotiate, Iran's strategic defiance, and the cautious 'no hurry' approaches of Russia and China.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Pepe Escobar: Iran & Russia JUST HUMILIATED Trump’s Bullying Plan – FULL Control of Hormuz Now
Pepe Escobar details how Iran, with Russia's backing, has strategically outmaneuvered US sanctions and blockades, asserting control over the Strait of Hormuz and reshaping Eurasian power dynamics.
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.
John Helmer: The Middle East Will Never Be the Same: Iran's UNTHINKABLE Play, U.S. & Israel Respond
A deep dive into the complex geopolitical landscape reveals Russia's internal divisions regarding Iran, Iran's strategic negotiation tactics against a vulnerable US, and the critical implications of a US war crime at sea.
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.
Pepe Escobar: “Total Failure”: Trump’s Blockade Just Backfired Disastrously
Pepe Escobar argues that the US blockade against Iran, spearheaded by Donald Trump, has utterly failed and backfired, accelerating global economic chaos and challenging US geopolitical dominance.
Max Blumenthal: Israel’s Defeat Begins: Zionist Power Structure FALLING APART in the US
Max Blumenthal details how Israeli influence and Trump's irrationality are driving the US towards economic and political ruin through the Iran war, exposing the collapse of the Zionist power structure and destabilizing the Middle East.
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