Interviews 02
John Helmer: Russia on the Verge of Major Escalation — Europe Braces for Retaliation
Veteran correspondent John Helmer argues that Russia faces a 'permanent war' with NATO, driven by US strategy to weaken Russia and maintain control, while internal Russian issues and the evolving drone warfare landscape complicate Moscow's ability to deter aggression or achieve its war aims.
Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Steps In as Israel Digs In - Hezbollah Crushes the Buffer Zone Plan
Iran asserts its control over the Strait of Hormuz and dismisses US-led negotiations, while condemning the US-backed Lebanon-Israel MOU as a betrayal designed to undermine regional resistance.
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Strait of Hormuz Traffic Plunges to Wartime Levels
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar details how the Strait of Hormuz traffic has plummeted to wartime levels, revealing the US's alleged betrayal of the Iran MOU and its deepening, self-defeating military involvement in the Middle East for Israel's interests.
Paul Craig Roberts: Lebanon's Speaker Declares US-Israel Deal "Won't Be Implemented
Paul Craig Roberts argues that US-Iran negotiations and the Lebanon-Israel deal are charades driven by US domestic political needs and Israeli influence, not genuine peace, leading to perpetual conflict and eroding American independence.
Col. Jacques Baud: Iran Strikes 8 U.S. Military Sites After Attacks on Southern Coast
Colonel Jacques Baud argues that the US views the Iran-Oman MOU as a strategic trap to force Iran into a 'diplomacy under pressure' scenario, aiming for a decisive US victory rather than a balanced resolution.
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: U.S. Airstrikes Hit Southern Iran; Tehran's 'Hard' Retaliation on US Bases
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar breaks down recent US airstrikes on Iran, arguing they signal a return to war and a US strategy to reshape the Strait of Hormuz calculus, while exposing US diplomatic untrustworthiness when Israeli interests are involved.
Larry Johnson: U.S. Bombs Iran Near Sirik – Tehran's Counterstrike on US Bases Trigger Regional War
Geopolitical analyst Larry Johnson details the escalating US-Iran conflict, arguing that recent US strikes were 'military political theater' while Iran's retaliations are part of a deliberate strategy to deplete US fuel supplies and expose military vulnerabilities.
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: BREAKING: U.S. Launches Airstrikes Inside Iran – Escalation Underway
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar asserts that recent US airstrikes in Iran and ongoing Israeli actions in Lebanon signify a deliberate US-Israeli strategy to re-escalate conflict and expand Israeli occupation, despite existing peace agreements.
Alex Krainer: MASSIVE Shifts Hit Middle East & Europe
Geopolitical analyst Alex Krainer argues that US negotiations with Iran are a stalling tactic for a renewed assault, while Israel's aggressive stance is uniting the Middle East against it, exposing the US military-industrial complex's inefficiency and self-serving nature.
Laith Marouf: Developing: Israel Signals Partial Withdrawal From Lebanon Border
Laith Marouf argues that Israel's partial withdrawal from Lebanon, driven by US pressure and Hezbollah's resistance, signals a broader collapse of Israeli and American imperial power in the region, ultimately leading to Palestine's liberation.
Seyed M. Marandi: New Hormuz mechanism - IAEA access put on hold
Professor Seyed M. Marandi details the precarious state of the Iran-US agreement, attributing its fragility to Israeli provocations in Lebanon and the shifting balance of power in the Middle East.
Paul Craig Roberts: the U.S. Just Ran Out of Oil Cushion, Iran’s Gambit: The SPR is Barely Half Full
Paul Craig Roberts argues that the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve's low levels are not a crisis but a political tool for Trump to justify exiting an unwinnable war with Iran, while Israel and the US may be using 'peace talks' as a deception to soften Iran's military resolve.
Seyed M. Marandi & Larry Johnson: BREAKING: Iran SHUTS DOWN Geneva Talks Over MoU Implementation
Iran has suspended Geneva talks due to US and Israeli violations of the MOU, escalating regional conflict and leveraging the Strait of Hormuz to pressure the US economy.
Andrei Martyanov: Israel Just Dealt a Defeat to the US
Andrei Martyanov asserts that Israel's actions have strategically defeated the US, forcing a humiliating retreat from confrontation with Iran, while exposing the US military's severe operational limitations and Israel's dependency.
Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Steps In – Israel Refuses to Withdraw as Hezbollah CRUSHES the Buffer Zone
Professor Seyed M. Marandi asserts that Iran has achieved a strategic victory against the US and Israel through recent conflicts and negotiations, forcing concessions and reshaping regional power dynamics.
Larry Johnson: Israel’s Sabotage Backfires – Trump’s Last Move ENDS Israel's Agenda
Larry Johnson dissects the highly contentious Iran-US Memorandum of Understanding, arguing it's a 'terrible deal' for Iran due to US untrustworthiness and conflicting interpretations, while Israel faces unprecedented international pressure amidst regional power shifts.
Andrei Martyanov: US Strikes Iran – Iran Hits Back at CRITICAL Targets IMMEDIATELY
Andrei Martyanov asserts that recent US strikes on Iran, followed by immediate Iranian retaliation against critical targets, highlight the US's military decline and its foreign policy's subservience to Israeli interests.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: URGENT: Iran’s RETALIATION Begins – Missiles Hit Jordan After US Attack on Iran
Iran's retaliation for alleged US attacks has begun, with missiles hitting US bases in Jordan, Bahrain, and Kuwait, escalating a conflict the speaker claims is driven by Israeli pressure and US diplomatic incompetence, leading to a total closure of the Strait of Hormuz and global economic instability.
Patrick Henningsen: Iran Strikes US Bases in Jordan – Retaliation Begins & Talks DEAD
Patrick Henningsen details how Iran's strategic patience and direct retaliation against US and Israeli targets have fundamentally shifted the regional power balance, forcing the US and Israel into a defensive, unsustainable position.
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'.
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Iranian Drone Takes Down US Apache Helicopter - War imminent?
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar breaks down the critical implications of an Iranian drone downing a US Apache helicopter, exposing the complex geopolitical traps, Israel's strategic objectives in Lebanon, and the alarming integration of US and Israeli defense systems.
Alastair Crooke: IRAN’S TRIGGER WARNING: ‘Withdraw from Lebanon… Any Violations and We Strike
Alastair Crooke details Israel's shift to a 'permanent security' doctrine driving its actions in Lebanon and Gaza, and Iran's strategic response of 'escalatory deterrence' amidst a looming Western economic crisis.
Matthew Hoh: Section 224 the provision merging the US and Israeli militaries
Matthew Hoh details how Section 224 of the NDAA facilitates a de facto merger of US and Israeli militaries, enabling unaccountable aid and deeper integration, while criticizing the US-Israel relationship and the broader Middle East conflict.
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.
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