Interviews 02

Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Trump Is FUMING! Iran’s MASSIVE Move Just Changed The World Order
Experts Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson dissect Trump's 'bluster and blather' on Iran, revealing a rapidly shifting global order where the US faces economic decline, regional realignments, and a loss of financial trust, accelerating a worldwide pivot away from the dollar and Western influence.

Larry Johnson: Nothing Less Than Full Exit’: Lebanese Pres. Issues Ultimatum on Israeli Occupation
Larry Johnson details the significant geopolitical shifts in the Middle East, including Lebanon's unprecedented demand for Israeli withdrawal, the ongoing economic fallout from the Strait of Hormuz disruption, and the formation of a new regional security alliance backed by Russia and China.

Richard Wolff: TRUMP CAVES: The Era of American Dominance is OVER
A new US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding signals a significant decline in American global dominance, marking a strategic victory for Iran and its allies, and forcing a re-evaluation of global supply chains and military efficacy.

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.

Robert Barnes: US Attacks Iran: Jordan, Bahrain & Kuwait Were Hit Within Hours
Robert Barnes argues that Trump's 'toddler-level' decision-making, driven by fear of the Israel lobby and comparison to Obama, is prolonging the US-Iran conflict, pushing the global economy to a 'cliff,' and necessitating a US exit from the region.

Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel’s Free Fall on All Fronts
Ambassador Chas Freeman details Israel's rapid decline in global public opinion and the escalating regional conflicts, predicting a significant shift in Middle Eastern power dynamics with Iran emerging as a dominant force.

Larry Johnson: The Strait of Hormuz Is a Ticking Time Bomb – The U.S. & Iran Just THREW DOWN
Larry Johnson warns that Iran's decision to halt US talks and threaten to close key shipping lanes signals an imminent, unprecedented global economic crisis and a direct military escalation with the US and Israel.

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’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.

Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: Iran's Unseen Move: US Laser Destroyers Can't Stop What's Coming
Geopolitical analysts Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson dissect the escalating US-Iran conflict, revealing how shifting alliances, Iran's multi-layered defense, and a weakening petrodollar are reshaping global power dynamics and increasing the risk of wider war.

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.

Larry Johnson: Giant Mushroom Cloud Blasts Over Israeli Defense Company – What We Know
Larry Johnson details the geopolitical shifts in the Middle East, including a mysterious explosion at an Israeli defense plant, the US's stalled war plans against Iran, and the emerging Russia-China-backed security architecture challenging US hegemony.

Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Just Warned: Next Attack Will Be MET WITH TOTAL OBLITERATION
Professor Seyed M. Marandi asserts that Iran is militarily stronger than before the war and is prepared for a 'total obliteration' response to any further US-Israeli aggression, warning of a global economic depression if the conflict escalates.

Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: China JUST Said NO to Trump! Iran’s Hammer Falls on Strait of Hormuz
Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson dissect China's dismissive reception of Donald Trump, the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, and the emerging Russia-China-Iran-Pakistan axis poised to reshape Gulf security and global commerce.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Matthew Hoh: Why America’s Missile Stockpile Just Hit less than 10%
Matthew Hoh argues that the US military, mired in 20th-century warfare concepts and facing depleted missile stockpiles, is vulnerable to 21st-century adversaries like Iran, leading to economic repercussions and a weakened global standing.

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.

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.

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.

Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: US Dominance Is Collapsing… And Iran Is Holding the Knife
Economists Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson argue that US military and financial strategies against Iran are accelerating America's global economic decline, pushing nations towards a China-Russia-Iran alliance and de-dollarization.
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