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.
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: 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.
Prof. Steve Hanke: Explosions Rock Strait Of Hormuz - Lebanon Ceasefire On The BRINK
Professor Steve Hanke dissects the geopolitical and economic complexities of US-Iran relations, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Israel-Lebanon conflict, arguing that US policy is driven by political spin and external lobbies, leading to predictable outcomes like Iran's control over vital shipping lanes and Israel's continued occupation of Lebanon.
Scott Ritter: Israel DEFEATED on Every Front – The Fallout Begins
Geopolitical analyst Scott Ritter asserts that Israel has been defeated on multiple fronts, leading to a significant re-evaluation of US foreign policy and regional power dynamics, driven by economic pressures and shifting alliances.
Col. Jacques Baud: BREAKING: Starmer Steps Down Effective Immediately — Iran & US Agree to New Terms
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects the systemic incompetence plaguing European leadership, the West's shift from strategic to tactical thinking, and the complex, often misjudged, dynamics of the US-Israel-Iran relationship.
Larry Johnson: Iran Closes Hormuz AND Ends Israel's Combat Ops - US Rushes to Talks!
Larry Johnson details high-stakes US-Iran negotiations in Switzerland, revealing a significant shift in US policy towards Israel and a strategic withdrawal of US military assets from the Middle East.
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Netanyahu Orders IDF to Halt Lebanon Operations Amid Iranian Pressure
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar analyzes how Israel's continued military operations in Southern Lebanon are sabotaging a crucial US-Iran peace deal, forcing the US to choose between its own interests and unwavering support for Israel.
Pravin Sawhney: Iran Just Played Its FINAL CARD – Israel's Northern Border Is Finished
Pravin Sawhney argues that Iran has decisively won its war against the US, forcing a new MOU, and is now strategically leveraging its position to reshape the West Asian order, with Israel's actions being a key point of contention.
Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel’s Agenda Suffers MAJOR Collapse
Ambassador Chas Freeman argues that Israel's aggressive policies have led to a major collapse of its international standing and a significant shift in regional power dynamics, leaving the US in a precarious position.
Alastair Crooke: Iran Threatens to WITHDRAW from Key Pact if Israel Doesn't Stop Lebanon Advance
Alastair Crooke details how a US-Iran de-escalation framework has profoundly shifted Middle East geopolitics, exposing Israel's strategic vulnerabilities and challenging its long-held US-backed security paradigm.
John Helmer: Russia Just REACTED to Iran-US MoU – Iran Insists on Ending War on All Fronts
John Helmer analyzes the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) through the lens of domestic political factions in Russia, the US, and Israel, revealing how internal power struggles and electoral considerations shape international diplomacy and conflict.
Patrick Henningsen: Israel’s Plot FAILS – Iran and US Advance MoU Despite Sabotage Attempt
Patrick Henningsen argues that Iran has strategically outmaneuvered the US and Israel in recent negotiations, forcing a US 'surrender' through an MOU, despite Israeli attempts to sabotage the peace process.
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.
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Iran Warns Israel – Leave Occupied Territories or Final Deal Is DEAD
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar argues that Iran's non-negotiable demands for Israel's withdrawal from Lebanon and US disengagement from Israeli military support are the critical roadblocks to any lasting deal, exposing the US's compromised position.
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.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran’s Response to Beirut Bombing - War Now Heading to the Mediterranean
An analyst argues that Israel's attack on Beirut's Dahiyeh district signals desperation, while Iran and its 'Axis of Resistance' allies have achieved a strategic victory over the US and Israel, forcing a shift in regional power dynamics and exposing economic vulnerabilities.
David Pyne: Iran Attacks Kuwait and Bahrain
David Pyne argues that the US-Iran conflict, exacerbated by Israeli actions, is a self-inflicted wound for the US, driven by foreign policy missteps and the influence of pro-Israel factions, leading to economic instability and a prolonged regional war.
Laith Marouf: Hezbollah's drones & rockets just shattered Israel's buffer zone
Hezbollah's advanced drone and rocket tactics have neutralized Israel's northern buffer zone, inflicting significant military and economic damage, and exposing the fragility of Israel's military supremacy.
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.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: “TOTAL SURRENDER” – Trump Dares Iran, But They Just DISMANTLED His Every Move
This episode argues that Donald Trump's perceived 'total surrender' demand to Iran is a delusion, as Iran has strategically dismantled US and Israeli moves, highlighting Israel's military vulnerabilities and the US 'establishment's' true agenda to control global energy and dismantle regional powers.
Chas Freeman: Hezbollah Strikes Israel Hard – Israel Now Prepares for WAR with Egypt & Turkey
Ambassador Chas Freeman argues that Israel's expansionist ambitions and 'sociopathic' behavior, fueled by unconditional US support, are leading it towards self-destruction and escalating regional conflicts, including potential wars with Turkey and Egypt.
Andrei Martyanov: Hezbollah Hits IDF, US & Iran Fight… And Russia Picked THAT Moment To Strike
Andrei Martyanov asserts that the US and Western civilization are in a state of rapid collapse, driven by incompetent leadership, Israeli influence, and a fundamental misunderstanding of modern warfare, while Russia executes a 'controlled escalation' in Ukraine.
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