Interviews 02

David Pyne: Breaking: Strait of Hormuz JUST CLOSED
Geopolitical analyst David Pyne asserts that Iran's closure of the Strait of Hormuz and the US-Iran armistice represent a strategic defeat for the United States, forcing a shift towards an 'America First' foreign policy that challenges Israel's regional influence.

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.

Alex Krainer: Trump SCOLDS Netanyahu as Iran Oil Sanctions LIFTED
The US-Iran 14-point Memorandum of Understanding, lifting oil sanctions and unfreezing assets, signals a significant strategic defeat for the US and Israel, driven by Iran's military dominance and potentially leading to a re-evaluation of alliances by Trump.

Larry Johnson & Mohammad Marandi: The White House has released the full text of the 14-point MoU
A newly released 14-point Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran signals a major geopolitical shift, granting Iran significant leverage in the Middle East and forcing the US to address a looming energy crisis.

Larry Johnson: BREAKING: $150 Billion of Iran’s $300B Reparations Is ALREADY Spent!
Larry Johnson breaks down the geopolitical chess game surrounding Iran's alleged 'reparations,' Trump's Middle East strategy, and Israel's shifting regional influence, revealing a complex web of economic pledges, strategic control, and political maneuvering.

Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: Iran Just Fired at U.S.-Guided Ships: Trump REVEALS Final Decision
Experts Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson dissect a rumored 14-point US-Iran peace deal, expressing deep skepticism about its viability due to Israeli pressure, US domestic politics, and the economic imperative to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Larry Johnson: BREAKING: Iran Forces Trump Into Concession – War Price Unbearable
Larry Johnson and the host analyze the erratic US-Iran conflict, Trump's shifting stances, Iran's firm demands, and the limited impact of US 'pinprick' attacks amidst ongoing diplomatic efforts.

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.

Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Iran & US Just ATTACKED Each Other – FULL-SCALE WAR Next?
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar dissects the escalating US-Iran conflict, revealing how the US orchestrated a 'pretext' for a pre-planned three-pronged military operation aimed at Iran's uranium, while Iran strategically closed the Strait of Hormuz to isolate US naval forces.

Larry Johnson: BREAKING: The American ATTACK on Iran has BEGUN - Iran's Upscale Retaliation Coming
Larry Johnson asserts that the US attack on Iran is a deliberate act to scuttle peace talks, driven by Zionist influence, and predicts a sustained escalation with severe economic consequences and Iranian retaliation.

Matthew Hoh: US & Iran Exchange Heavy Attacks
Matthew Hoh analyzes the escalating US-Iran conflict, arguing that Iran is now dictating the terms of engagement and exposing the US's constrained position and looming economic vulnerabilities.

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'.

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: 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.

Alex Krainer: Iran & US on Retaliatory Mode – War Imminent
Alex Krainer argues that Iran holds dominant power in the Middle East, aiming to evict Western military presence and reshape regional security, while the US and Israel face significant economic and military challenges in their conflict with Iran.

Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel’s Agenda Is Falling Apart
Ambassador Chas Freeman dissects the escalating US-Iran conflict, the collapse of international law, and Israel's self-delegitimization, arguing that global power dynamics are irrevocably shifting away from American hegemony.

Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Iran’s Real Strategy Just Broke America’s Grip
Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson argue that US foreign policy, particularly regarding Iran, is based on 'fantasies' and 'propaganda,' signaling a decline of the American empire as global powers like China and Iran forge new economic and military alliances.

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.

Col. Jacques Baud: Trump’s FINAL Play Just COLLAPSED Israel
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects the escalating US-Iran confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz, revealing how Trump's inconsistent policies and Israel's actions are destabilizing the Middle East and accelerating a shift towards a multipolar world order where US unilateralism is increasingly ineffective.

Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Why Iran Is Crushing US Dominance (It’s Not Military)
Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson argue that the US's 'war' with Iran has backfired, exposing American policy failures, accelerating global de-dollarization, and inadvertently strengthening Iran's strategic position.

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.

Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: Iran Just FULLY Opened the Strait of Hormuz – It’s OVER for Trump
Iran's strategic reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, coupled with escalating US sanctions on Iran and China, reveals a chaotic US foreign policy that is accelerating its global decline and the rise of a new financial order.

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.

Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Iran War Just BROKE the Global Economy & the US Empire
Economists Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson dissect the geopolitical and economic fallout of the US-Iran conflict, arguing it will trigger a global depression, accelerate de-dollarization, and fundamentally restructure world trade and power dynamics.
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