Energy Security
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Larry Johnson: Iran and the U.S. Are Trading Blows— The MoU Already DEAD
Larry Johnson analyzes the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, highlighting the US's diminishing influence, Israel's overextended military posture, and the shifting regional alliances that are reshaping power dynamics.
'Intelligence FAILURE!' Professor Jiang vs Andrew Bustamante On Iran War
Two geopolitical experts clash over the US-Iran conflict, debating intelligence failures, the inevitability of ground troops, and the broader implications for global power dynamics and energy security.
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Strait of Hormuz Traffic Plunges to Wartime Levels
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar details how the Strait of Hormuz traffic has plummeted to wartime levels, revealing the US's alleged betrayal of the Iran MOU and its deepening, self-defeating military involvement in the Middle East for Israel's interests.
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.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: MoU Is Done—Now the U.S. and Iran Enter a War of Attrition
The US-Iran conflict in the Persian Gulf has evolved into a war of attrition, with Iran leveraging its control over the Strait of Hormuz and its strengthened military capabilities, while perceived US actions are framed as desperate and illogical.
Larry Johnson: U.S. Bombs Iran Near Sirik – Tehran's Counterstrike on US Bases Trigger Regional War
Geopolitical analyst Larry Johnson details the escalating US-Iran conflict, arguing that recent US strikes were 'military political theater' while Iran's retaliations are part of a deliberate strategy to deplete US fuel supplies and expose military vulnerabilities.
Ray McGovern: Iran's Missiles Force US Retreat: Bases Moving West to Escape Attacks
Ray McGovern details how Iran's strategic control of the Strait of Hormuz and its advanced missile capabilities are forcing a significant repositioning of US military assets, including a potential retreat of bases to Israel, while also analyzing Russia's cautious, attrition-based strategy in Ukraine.
Larry Johnson: UAE Missile Alert! Dubai & Persian Gulf Heat Up RIGHT NOW
Geopolitical analyst Larry Johnson details how US foreign policy missteps, internal divisions, and regional realignments are escalating tensions in the Middle East, pushing the UAE to financial collapse and threatening global energy security.
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.
Seyed M. Marandi: New Hormuz mechanism - IAEA access put on hold
Professor Seyed M. Marandi details the precarious state of the Iran-US agreement, attributing its fragility to Israeli provocations in Lebanon and the shifting balance of power in the Middle East.
Paul Craig Roberts: the U.S. Just Ran Out of Oil Cushion, Iran’s Gambit: The SPR is Barely Half Full
Paul Craig Roberts argues that the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve's low levels are not a crisis but a political tool for Trump to justify exiting an unwinnable war with Iran, while Israel and the US may be using 'peace talks' as a deception to soften Iran's military resolve.
Larry Johnson: "ENOUGH!" - Vice President JD Vance SLAMS Netanyahu's Government in Heated Rant
JD Vance delivered a stark warning to Israel's cabinet, emphasizing US indispensable support and the severe economic consequences driving a shift in US policy towards the Middle East, including a new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Iran.
LIVE: Moscow On FIRE - Ukraine STRIKES Russia's Infrastructure - Air Defense FAILS
Ukraine launched its largest successful attack on Moscow, targeting oil refineries and infrastructure, exposing significant failures in Russia's air defense systems and leading to widespread fires and fuel shortages.
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: IDF Orders Massive Khiam (Lebanon) Withdrawal
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar dissects a new 14-point US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding, arguing it represents a significant strategic victory for Iran and a major setback for the United States and Israel.
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.
BREAKING: Iran Ceasefire Extended - No Peace Deal Signed - IRGC Infighting Escalates
The widely reported 'peace deal' between the US and Iran is actually just a 60-day ceasefire extension, marked by significant diplomatic concessions, internal Iranian infighting, and continued regional military actions.
BREAKING: Uranium Tunnels MINED; Trump Warns Ultimate Alternative; Israel Ready for WAR | TBN Israel
This episode dissects the complex implications of a potential US-Iran agreement, highlighting Israel's skepticism, Iran's strategic maneuvers, and the broader regional power struggles.
BREAKING: Iran Strike CANCELED At Last Moment; Hormuz Opens; Israel Warns Bad Deal | TBN Israel
A US strike on Iran was canceled hours before execution due to a sudden 60-day ceasefire agreement, opening the Strait of Hormuz, but Israel expresses deep concern that the deal offers Iran economic relief without dismantling its core threats.
BREAKING: Tomahawk MISSILES Strike IRGC Targets, U.S.-Tehran Negotiations Progress | TBN Israel
The US launched Tomahawk missile strikes against Iranian Revolutionary Guard Corps targets, dismantling their coastal infrastructure, while simultaneously engaging in secret negotiations and securing the Strait of Hormuz, signaling a strategy of 'coercive diplomacy' to force a deal.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: URGENT: Iran & Israel Trade Blows – Yemen Launches, Iran Hits Saudi
The Middle East is on the brink of a full-scale war as Iran and Israel trade escalating blows, with Yemen joining the fray and the host asserting direct US involvement and Trump's incompetence.
BREAKING: Iran FIRES At Gulf States; U.S. Strikes Back; Nuclear Deal Stalls | TBN Israel
Iran's direct attacks on Gulf states and its refusal to compromise on nuclear deal terms reveal a new, dangerous strategy to rebuild deterrence against the US, while internal and regional pressures mount against Tehran.
BREAKING: U.S. STRIKES Iran Tanker; Israel Drops 100 BOMBS On Hezbollah Bunker | TBN Israel
The Middle East simmers with escalating conflicts as the U.S. and Iran engage in direct military actions in the Strait of Hormuz, while Israel intensifies its campaign against Hezbollah in Lebanon, all against a backdrop of complex, stalled diplomatic negotiations.
LIVE: Russia Strikes NATO Member Romania - U.S. Holds Emergency NATO Meeting
Russia launched an IRGC-made drone that struck a residential building in Galati, Romania, a NATO member, prompting an emergency NATO meeting and varied international reactions, with the host criticizing European leadership and highlighting US 'carrot and stick' diplomacy.
LIVE: U.S. Military Launch STRIKES In Iran - Multiple IRGC Officials KILLED
US and Israeli strikes escalate tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon, while Iran's internal contradictions and diplomatic failures highlight a volatile regional dynamic.