Interviews 02
Nima R. Alkhorshid: ROUND 2: US & Iran Meet in Switzerland - Israel's Hand Forced in Ceasefire Blow
Iran leveraged the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to force a ceasefire in Lebanon, asserting its strategic power in ongoing quadrilateral talks with the US, Qatar, and Pakistan, despite aggressive US rhetoric and Israeli demands.
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.
Col. Larry Wilkerson: Israel’s Grand Strategy Is Coming Apart – Here’s Why It Matters
Colonel Larry Wilkerson argues that Israel's grand strategy is failing, leading to a geopolitical shift where Iran, backed by Russia and China, gains significant leverage through control of strategic chokepoints and a potential nuclear deterrent, while the US faces domestic political and economic turmoil.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: Trump’s Iran Warning BACKFIRES – Their Response Just ENDED It All
Iran's 14-point plan signals a new regional security architecture excluding the US, leveraging the Strait of Hormuz as a compensatory tool against Western sanctions and military presence.
Prof. Ted Postol: Iran Already Achieved NUCLEAR DETERRENCE Against Israel
Professor Ted Postol argues that Iran has meticulously developed an asymmetric warfare strategy, leveraging underground defenses, advanced drones, and commercial satellite technology to achieve effective deterrence against US and Israeli air power, rendering traditional military responses obsolete and risking catastrophic escalation.
Paul Craig Roberts: Trump’s Desperation Hits a BREAKING POINT as the War on Iran was LOST
Paul Craig Roberts argues that the US and Israel have lost the war with Iran due to missile depletion and Iran's superior capabilities, forcing Trump to seek a face-saving exit while the powerful Israel lobby continues to drive the conflict.
Andrei Martyanov: IT’S OVER: Iran & Russia Just Made Their Boldest Move Yet
Andrei Martyanov asserts that US military capabilities are severely overstated, rendering it a 'paper tiger' incapable of a serious confrontation with Iran, while Russia and China actively support Iran's strategic positioning against Western pressure.
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