Interviews 02

Col. Larry Wilkerson: US & Iran NOW in Direct GROUND WAR – Air Strikes Hit DEVASTATING All-Time Peak
Colonel Larry Wilkerson asserts that the U.S. and Iran are already engaged in a direct ground war, with devastating air strikes and a failed U.S. raid, while warning of potential nuclear escalation and NATO's imminent collapse.

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.

Amb. Chas Freeman: The War With Iran Is Breaking Everything the U.S. Planned
Ambassador Chas Freeman dissects the US-Israeli war against Iran, arguing it's a disastrous, ill-conceived enterprise driven by Israeli strategy, leading to unintended consequences, global economic instability, and a weakened United States.

Scott Ritter: Iran Wins the Long War — U.S. & Israel Losing Ground!
Scott Ritter asserts that Iran is strategically outmaneuvering the US and Israel in the Middle East, exposing the US's declining military readiness and the Gulf Arab states' subordination to Israeli interests.

Mohammad Marandi & Larry C. Johnson: U.S. & Iran on the Brink as Critical Negotiations Unfold LIVE
Two geopolitical analysts argue that the US and Israel are on the brink of a catastrophic war with Iran, driven by irrationality and miscalculation, which would lead to global economic collapse and US instability.

Iranian Deputy FM Saeed Khatibzadeh: All-Out War? Iran Says It’s Ready for Any Attack
Iran's Deputy Foreign Minister details a 'coordinated assassination operation' by the US and Israel, framing recent conflict as a strategic failure for the aggressors and a demonstration of Iran's advanced defense capabilities and national unity.

Max Blumenthal: This Is the Utmost Failure: Trump Creates Absolute Chaos - Iran & Venezuela
Max Blumenthal unpacks how Trump's foreign policy is driven by domestic political funding and ideological factions, creating chaos in Iran, Venezuela, and within the conservative movement.
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