Geopolitics of the Middle East
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Col. Larry Wilkerson: US & Iran NOW in Direct GROUND WAR – Air Strikes Hit DEVASTATING All-Time Peak
Colonel Larry Wilkerson asserts that the U.S. and Iran are already engaged in a direct ground war, with devastating air strikes and a failed U.S. raid, while warning of potential nuclear escalation and NATO's imminent collapse.
Trump Says He’s Talking to a “New Regime” in Iran (w/ Sue Gordon)
Former Principal Deputy Director of National Intelligence Sue Gordon dissects the US-Iran relationship under the Trump administration, revealing Iran's strategic patience, the degradation of US intelligence, and the limited, problematic off-ramps in the current standoff.
'Leave Lebanon ALONE!' Civilians Killed As Israel Targets Hezbollah | With Naftali Bennett
A fiery debate unpacks the Israel-Lebanon conflict, revealing starkly different views on responsibility, civilian casualties, and the role of international actors, with a Lebanese professor pleading for neutrality and critics accusing Israel of a 'genocide playbook' funded by the US.
"Israel First": Ex-Israeli Negotiator Daniel Levy Says Netanyahu Led Trump into Illegal Iran War
Former Israeli negotiator Daniel Levy asserts that Benjamin Netanyahu deliberately manipulated the Trump administration into an 'illegal war' with Iran to advance an 'Israel First' agenda focused on regional dominance, even at the cost of American interests.
Trump’s Iran War Is A Personal Vendetta and Geopolitical Mess (w/ Erin Banco)
Reporter Erin Banco details how former President Trump's decision to initiate military action against Iran was driven by Israeli influence and a personal vendetta, not an imminent threat, leading to a complex regional conflict with unclear objectives and limited off-ramps.
White House PANICS After SHOCK Dropsite Report
Dropside News reports the White House, specifically Steve Wickoff, attempted to initiate back-channel talks with Iran despite public denials, while Iran refused engagement, leading to a 'panic' and aggressive White House response.
BREAKING: Larijani ELIMINATED In Tehran; Basij Chief Killed; Iran Regime CRACKS | TBN Israel
Israel's targeted eliminations of Iran's de facto leader Ali Larijani and Basij commander Golam Razulmani aim to dismantle the regime's decision-making and repression capabilities, while new airborne laser defense systems are deployed amidst escalating global economic and geopolitical tensions.
Mohammad Marandi: “No Truce, No Talks”: Iran SLAMS US Claims as War Drags On
Mohammad Marandi, an Iranian academic, asserts that Iran and its 'axis of resistance' are strategically winning against a 'sinking' US-Israeli alliance, emphasizing Iran's resilience, sophisticated state structure, and calculated Strait of Hormuz strategy.
BREAKING: Iran’s LAST Card: Hormuz; Trump Moves In; Hezbollah Money Hit | TBN Israel
Israel and the United States are systematically dismantling Iran's military and economic capabilities, focusing on securing the Strait of Hormuz and crippling proxy financing, while new electronic warfare systems reshape the conflict.
Live Reaction: Are We Already in World War III? (w/ Tim Mak)
Tim Mak, reporting from Armenia, details how the US-Israel strikes on Iran, driven by internal Iranian drought and US oil price concerns, are depleting critical air defense assets, inadvertently compromising Taiwan's and Ukraine's security and potentially strengthening the Iranian regime.
Laith Marouf: Hezbollah Rockets Keep Penetrating Israeli Defenses - Ground War Escalation
Hezbollah's unexpected military strength, including advanced drones and long-range missiles, is reportedly overwhelming Israeli defenses and driving civilian evacuations from northern settlements.
🚨 LIVE: IRGC Fleeing Iran As Trump Orders SURRENDER - IDF Kills IRGC Military Head
Amidst escalating conflict, the host reports on the alleged collapse of Iran's IRGC leadership, widespread Israeli and allied strikes on Iranian infrastructure, and a detailed plan for a post-regime Iran, all while framing the narrative with strong anti-regime sentiment.
Now Or Never For Netanyahu And Trump | Jeet Heer | TMR
This episode dissects the geopolitical motivations behind the US-Iran conflict, framing it as a long-sought Israeli agenda enabled by Trump's 'Venezuela model' delusion and the US's diminished diplomatic capacity.
🚨 BREAKING: Israel Eliminates IRGC Leader - Iran's Military Abandon Posts
The host details a rapidly escalating conflict in Iran, reporting on the elimination of a senior IRGC leader, widespread military defections, and coordinated strikes by the US and Israel against Iranian military targets, alongside the regime's retaliatory attacks on regional neighbors.
Amb. Chas Freeman: The War With Iran Is Breaking Everything the U.S. Planned
Ambassador Chas Freeman dissects the US-Israeli war against Iran, arguing it's a disastrous, ill-conceived enterprise driven by Israeli strategy, leading to unintended consequences, global economic instability, and a weakened United States.
Scott Ritter: Iran Wins the Long War — U.S. & Israel Losing Ground!
Scott Ritter asserts that Iran is strategically outmaneuvering the US and Israel in the Middle East, exposing the US's declining military readiness and the Gulf Arab states' subordination to Israeli interests.
Prince Reza Pahlavi's extended 60 Minutes interview
Prince Reza Pahlavi outlines his vision for a post-clerical Iran, emphasizing secular democracy, economic prosperity, and a non-nuclear future, while positioning himself as a transitional "father of the nation."
BREAKING: U.S. B-1 Bombers OBLITERATE Iranian Missiles; Qatar DOWNS Iran Fighter Jet | TBN Israel
A joint US-Israel military operation is underway against Iran, targeting its military capabilities and leadership, while Iran retaliates by striking Gulf States' energy infrastructure, triggering a potential Arab-American coalition and significant global economic disruption.
“Trump Has UNLEASHED” US And Israel ATTACK Iran | With Mike Pence & Naftali Bennett
Mike Pence and former Israeli PM Naftali Bennett defend the US-Israel attack on Iran as a necessary response to a 47-year war and genocidal threats, while critics like Glenn Greenwald and Ana Kasparian draw parallels to past disastrous US interventions and question the true motives.
"Clearly A War For ISRAEL!" Iran Crisis Sparks ERUPTION On Piers Morgan Panel
A heated panel debates the US military buildup against Iran, with some guests arguing it's a 'war for Israel' driven by neocons, while others frame it as a necessary 'rescue mission' for the Iranian people and global stability.
Jeffrey Sachs FLAMES NYTimes over Iran War Propaganda
Jeffrey Sachs asserts that US foreign policy towards Iran is driven by Israeli regional hegemony, not American interests, and is enabled by a complicit mainstream media and delusional government officials.
'90% CHANCE' Of IRAN War As Iraq War Level Mil Equipment Deployed
US officials and military deployments indicate a 90% chance of an imminent, Iraq War-level conflict with Iran, driven by Israeli demands and a lack of public awareness, with potentially devastating and chaotic outcomes.
Mohammad Marandi & Larry C. Johnson: U.S. & Iran on the Brink as Critical Negotiations Unfold LIVE
Two geopolitical analysts argue that the US and Israel are on the brink of a catastrophic war with Iran, driven by irrationality and miscalculation, which would lead to global economic collapse and US instability.
🚨 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.