Interviews 02

Interviews 02

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Andrei Martyanov: Hezbollah Hits IDF, US & Iran Fight… And Russia Picked THAT Moment To Strike
GeopoliticsUS Foreign PolicyMiddle East Conflict

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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Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Opens Fire on American Fighter Jets
US-Iran RelationsGeopoliticsNuclear Deal

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.

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Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Israel’s Defeat BEGINS: Hezbollah & Yemen Just Hit HARD
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictAsymmetric Warfare

Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Israel’s Defeat BEGINS: Hezbollah & Yemen Just Hit HARD

Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar asserts that Hezbollah's asymmetric warfare is effectively degrading the IDF, while US military presence in the Middle East is shifting to Israel, driven by Netanyahu's strategy to prolong conflict and manipulate US involvement, leading to accusations of war crimes.

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Seyed M. Marandi: Hezbollah’s FPV Drones Just ROCKED Israel – Multi-Front War ESCALATES
GeopoliticsIran-US RelationsIsrael-Lebanon Conflict

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.

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Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: It’s Over: Iran Just Wiped Out Trump’s Blockade - War IMMINENT
GeopoliticsMilitary StrategyUS Foreign Policy

Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: It’s Over: Iran Just Wiped Out Trump’s Blockade - War IMMINENT

Geopolitical analysts Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson assert that the US blockade on Iran is a "charade" and the Trump administration's military actions are leading to an unsustainable, escalating global conflict with severe economic repercussions.

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Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel’s Grand Plan Collapsed in Record Time
US-Iran WarEconomic WarGeopolitics

Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel’s Grand Plan Collapsed in Record Time

Ambassador Chas Freeman dissects the escalating US-Iran economic war, revealing its trillion-dollar costs, global economic fallout, and the profound shift in regional power dynamics away from the US and Israel.

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Col. Larry Wilkerson: Trump’s Own Advisors Now SPLIT on Iran  - Israel’s Plan DECIMATED
US Foreign PolicyGeopoliticsIran-US Relations

Col. Larry Wilkerson: Trump’s Own Advisors Now SPLIT on Iran - Israel’s Plan DECIMATED

Colonel Larry Wilkerson details how Trump's chaotic foreign policy, driven by propaganda and personal agenda, is accelerating the decline of US diplomatic influence, particularly regarding Iran and Israel, while global powers like Russia and India forge new alliances and military capabilities.

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Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran Just Exposed Trump’s ‘Face-Saving’ Lie – & Seized the Ultimate Choke Point
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictIran Nuclear Program

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.

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Matthew Hoh: US Missiles Are GONE – Here’s What the Pentagon Isn’t Telling You
US Foreign PolicyMiddle East ConflictMilitary Readiness

Matthew Hoh: US Missiles Are GONE – Here’s What the Pentagon Isn’t Telling You

Matthew Hoh reveals the US military's critical missile depletion and the geopolitical motivations behind a shaky ceasefire with Iran, exposing a 'modus vivendi' that reshapes regional power dynamics and US foreign policy.

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Col. Jacques Baud: DESPERATE Move? Israel Just LOST – Trump’s Last-Minute Move Changes Everything
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictUS Foreign Policy

Col. Jacques Baud: DESPERATE Move? Israel Just LOST – Trump’s Last-Minute Move Changes Everything

Colonel Jacques Baud argues that US policy inconsistency and Israeli aggression are driving Middle Eastern nations away from Western alliances, leading to a significant geopolitical and economic shift towards China and BRICS.

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Col. Larry Wilkerson: “It’s Over”: Iran Wipes Out Trump’s Bully Tactic on Live Map
GeopoliticsUS Foreign PolicyMiddle East Conflict

Col. Larry Wilkerson: “It’s Over”: Iran Wipes Out Trump’s Bully Tactic on Live Map

Colonel Larry Wilkerson dissects the ineffectiveness of US foreign policy under the Trump administration, arguing that its aggressive stance against Iran and unwavering support for Israel are destabilizing the Middle East and accelerating a global power shift towards China.

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Scott Ritter: The US War on Iran Just COLLAPSED – Ceasefire Does the Impossible
GeopoliticsUS Foreign PolicyIran-US Relations

Scott Ritter: The US War on Iran Just COLLAPSED – Ceasefire Does the Impossible

Scott Ritter argues that the US war on Iran has collapsed, forcing a ceasefire driven by Donald Trump's political desperation and Iran's strategic victories, leaving Israel and the UAE abandoned.

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Laith Marouf: Hezbollah Strikes HARD: Air & Ground Attacks Escalate—Israel Plans Buffer Zone
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictHezbollah

Laith Marouf: Hezbollah Strikes HARD: Air & Ground Attacks Escalate—Israel Plans Buffer Zone

Laith Marouf details Hezbollah's escalating ground and air attacks against Israeli forces in Southern Lebanon, highlighting significant Israeli losses and the strategic coordination of the 'Axis of Resistance' against what he describes as a failing Western-backed regional order.

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