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China-Iran Relations

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LIVE: U.S. Begin Hunting Down IRGC Leaders In Iran - Israel Launch Strikes On Hezbollah
US Foreign PolicyIran-US RelationsIRGC
May 12, 2026

LIVE: U.S. Begin Hunting Down IRGC Leaders In Iran - Israel Launch Strikes On Hezbollah

The US and its allies are intensifying pressure on Iran, initiating a manhunt for IRGC leaders, sanctioning Chinese firms for aiding Iran, and preparing for a potential ground invasion, while Iran's economy faces collapse and its military displays questionable readiness.

Off The Record Podcast
Off The Record Podcast
BREAKING: US SEIZES ANOTHER Iran Ship As Talks In Question
US-Iran RelationsGeopoliticsDiplomacy
Apr 21, 2026

BREAKING: US SEIZES ANOTHER Iran Ship As Talks In Question

Amidst escalating US naval seizures of Iranian-linked vessels and Trump's erratic diplomacy, the fragile US-Iran peace talks in Islamabad face collapse, pushing the region closer to renewed conflict.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
BREAKING: Trump CHOKES Iran At Sea; IDF HITS Hezbollah HARD; | TBN Israel
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictUS-Iran Relations
Apr 16, 2026

BREAKING: Trump CHOKES Iran At Sea; IDF HITS Hezbollah HARD; | TBN Israel

The US implemented a naval blockade to economically pressure Iran, while Israel intensified strikes against Hezbollah in Lebanon, and a strategic 'China layer' emerged in the broader Middle East conflict.

TBN Israel Podcast
TBN Israel Podcast
Pepe Escobar: China Just HUMILIATED Trump’s Blockade Plan - Iran Takes FULL Control of Hormuz
GeopoliticsInternational RelationsEnergy Security
Apr 14, 2026

Pepe Escobar: China Just HUMILIATED Trump’s Blockade Plan - Iran Takes FULL Control of Hormuz

Donald Trump's announced blockade of Iranian ports is a performative PR stunt, strategically ineffective, and primarily targets China, revealing US military limitations and accelerating the decline of its global influence.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
🚨 BREAKING: Iran Ceasefire Talks FAIL - U.S. Navy To Blockade Hormuz
US-Iran relationsStrait of Hormuz blockadeNuclear negotiations
Apr 12, 2026

🚨 BREAKING: Iran Ceasefire Talks FAIL - U.S. Navy To Blockade Hormuz

Ceasefire talks between the US and Iran have collapsed, leading to immediate US Navy action to blockade the Strait of Hormuz and heightened military readiness from both sides.

Off The Record Podcast
Off The Record Podcast
"Lying Us Into Wars Is TERRORISM!" MAGA Feuds Over Trump-Iran | Feat. Bill O'Reilly
US foreign policyIran warMAGA politics
Mar 24, 2026

"Lying Us Into Wars Is TERRORISM!" MAGA Feuds Over Trump-Iran | Feat. Bill O'Reilly

A heated debate unfolds over the Trump administration's Iran war, with guests clashing on its justification, economic impact, and the controversial claim that US foreign policy constitutes 'terrorism.'

Piers Morgan Uncensored
Piers Morgan Uncensored
Mark Sleboda: Iran’s New Missiles SLAM Israel & US Bases - Saudi & UAE Involved as Bases Open
Iran-US conflictMiddle East geopoliticsEnergy markets
Mar 21, 2026

Mark Sleboda: Iran’s New Missiles SLAM Israel & US Bases - Saudi & UAE Involved as Bases Open

Iran's asymmetric warfare strategy, leveraging its 'sanction option' by closing the Strait of Hormuz and targeting Gulf state energy infrastructure, has weaponized the global economy against the US and Israel, leading to unprecedented geopolitical and economic shifts.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Pepe Escobar & Larry C. Johnson: Trump is LOSING Control - Iran WIPES OUT Strategic Military Targets
GeopoliticsPetrodollarStrait of Hormuz
Mar 16, 2026

Pepe Escobar & Larry C. Johnson: Trump is LOSING Control - Iran WIPES OUT Strategic Military Targets

The US-led global financial and military order is rapidly collapsing as Iran's strategic blocking of the Strait of Hormuz accelerates the petrodollar's demise, while Western allies refuse to join a US-led military intervention.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
John Mearsheimer: US LOSING War With Iran
US-Iran conflictForeign policyGeopolitics
Mar 11, 2026

John Mearsheimer: US LOSING War With Iran

John Mearsheimer and US Senators reveal the US is losing its conflict with Iran, lacks clear objectives beyond 'nation destruction,' and is on a path to endless war with potential ground troops and Russian/Chinese involvement.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
Larry C. Johnson: Iran’s Missiles DEVASTATE Tel Aviv & Haifa as New Supreme Leader Takes Power
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictIran-Israel War
Mar 9, 2026

Larry C. Johnson: Iran’s Missiles DEVASTATE Tel Aviv & Haifa as New Supreme Leader Takes Power

Larry Johnson details how Iran's strategic military actions, including devastating missile strikes on Israeli cities and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, are crippling the global economy and exposing the US and Israel's strategic vulnerabilities.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Pepe Escobar: Iran’s Hidden Strategy: DEATH by a THOUSAND CUTS
GeopoliticsIran StrategyMiddle East Conflict
Mar 6, 2026

Pepe Escobar: Iran’s Hidden Strategy: DEATH by a THOUSAND CUTS

Pepe Escobar details Iran's sophisticated 'decentralized mosaic strategy' of 'death by a thousand cuts' against the US-Israel combo, rapidly reshaping West Asian geopolitics and accelerating the decline of the petrodollar.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Spain REBUKES US Iran War As Trump THREATENS EMBARGO
US-Spain relationsIran nuclear deal (JCPOA)International law
Mar 4, 2026

Spain REBUKES US Iran War As Trump THREATENS EMBARGO

A diplomatic and trade conflict erupted between the US and Spain after Spain refused to allow American bases to be used for an attack on Iran, prompting threats of an embargo from the US President.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
Alastair Crooke: Trump’s Final Gamble: Iran Dares to Strike Back
GeopoliticsIran-US relationsIsrael-Iran conflict
Feb 20, 2026

Alastair Crooke: Trump’s Final Gamble: Iran Dares to Strike Back

Alastair Crooke details the high-stakes geopolitical trap facing Donald Trump regarding Iran, influenced by Israeli demands and complicated by Iran's advanced defense capabilities and a broader global power struggle involving China and Russia.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
🚨 LIVE: Multiple IRGC Bases Attacked - Iranians Back Out On Streets
Iran protestsIRGC attacksEuropean Union sanctions
Feb 19, 2026

🚨 LIVE: Multiple IRGC Bases Attacked - Iranians Back Out On Streets

Amidst escalating internal protests and international pressure, Iran faces multiple alleged attacks on IRGC bases, a formal EU terrorist designation for the IRGC, and a direct rejection of US nuclear demands, signaling a heightened state of conflict.

Off The Record Podcast
Off The Record Podcast
Scott Ritter: Game Over? Trump’s Iran Strategy Might Blow Up and Start a Regional War
US-Iran relationsGeopoliticsBallistic missiles
Feb 4, 2026

Scott Ritter: Game Over? Trump’s Iran Strategy Might Blow Up and Start a Regional War

Scott Ritter argues that US policy towards Iran is driven by domestic political vulnerabilities, not strategic imperatives, and that Iran's growing alignment with Russia and China fundamentally shifts regional power dynamics.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Patrick Henningsen: Is a US-Iran War Really Inevitable? Iran Could Devastate the Attacks!
US-Iran relationsIsrael-Iran conflictGeopolitics of West Asia
Feb 3, 2026

Patrick Henningsen: Is a US-Iran War Really Inevitable? Iran Could Devastate the Attacks!

Patrick Henningsen argues that a US-Israel war with Iran is a coordinated, high-risk endeavor driven by Israeli interests, with Iran possessing significant deterrence capabilities and growing alliances with Russia and China.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
🚨 LIVE: Britain Cancels Immediate 'IRGC Ban' - U.S. Special Forces Prepare Iran Invasion
Iran-UK relationsIRGC designationUS military intervention
Jan 30, 2026

🚨 LIVE: Britain Cancels Immediate 'IRGC Ban' - U.S. Special Forces Prepare Iran Invasion

The UK faces intense criticism for delaying an immediate ban on Iran's IRGC, while US special forces prepare for a potential invasion of Iran, prompting China to evacuate its citizens and Turkey to attempt last-ditch diplomatic efforts.

Off The Record Podcast
Off The Record Podcast
BREAKING: War Warnings Rise — U.S. Forces Deploy, Iran Prepares for Escalation | TBN Israel
US-Iran tensionsIsrael-Iran conflictMiddle East geopolitics
Jan 28, 2026

BREAKING: War Warnings Rise — U.S. Forces Deploy, Iran Prepares for Escalation | TBN Israel

As US and Israeli forces deploy and coordinate, Iran wages psychological warfare and prepares for regional escalation, while brutally suppressing internal protests and facing a potential economic collapse.

TBN Israel Podcast
TBN Israel Podcast