Iran-US Relations
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

The REAL Story About The War From INSIDE IRAN! – Jimmy Interviews Prof. Marandi
Professor Marandi, an Iranian academic, details how Iran emerged stronger from recent conflicts, now controlling the Strait of Hormuz and possessing a credible deterrent against its adversaries, despite facing economic siege and Western-backed regional proxies.

Alastair Crooke: IRAN’S TRIGGER WARNING: ‘Withdraw from Lebanon… Any Violations and We Strike
Alastair Crooke details Israel's shift to a 'permanent security' doctrine driving its actions in Lebanon and Gaza, and Iran's strategic response of 'escalatory deterrence' amidst a looming Western economic crisis.

Matthew Hoh: Section 224 the provision merging the US and Israeli militaries
Matthew Hoh details how Section 224 of the NDAA facilitates a de facto merger of US and Israeli militaries, enabling unaccountable aid and deeper integration, while criticizing the US-Israel relationship and the broader Middle East conflict.

BREAKING: Massive IDF Assault On Hezbollah HALTED; IRGC Boats TERRORIZE Hormuz | TBN Israel
The U.S. intervened to halt an Israeli strike on Hezbollah in Beirut, revealing a complex geopolitical dance where Iran leverages its proxies and control over the Strait of Hormuz to influence negotiations, while Israel pursues a new 'doctrine of stages' to reshape regional security.

BREAKING: Israel READY To Hit Beirut; Trump Forces Pause; Iran Threatens North | TBN Israel
Donald Trump intervened to halt an Israeli strike on Beirut, brokering a 'quiet for quiet' ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah, amidst Iranian threats and skepticism from TBN Israel hosts regarding leaked reports of a strained Trump-Netanyahu call.

Larry Johnson: The Strait of Hormuz Is a Ticking Time Bomb – The U.S. & Iran Just THREW DOWN
Larry Johnson warns that Iran's decision to halt US talks and threaten to close key shipping lanes signals an imminent, unprecedented global economic crisis and a direct military escalation with the US and Israel.

Nima R. Alkhorshid: “TOTAL SURRENDER” – Trump Dares Iran, But They Just DISMANTLED His Every Move
This episode argues that Donald Trump's perceived 'total surrender' demand to Iran is a delusion, as Iran has strategically dismantled US and Israeli moves, highlighting Israel's military vulnerabilities and the US 'establishment's' true agenda to control global energy and dismantle regional powers.

Seyed M. Marandi: Iran DROPPED THE HAMMER in Strait of Hormuz – Trump's ‘No Tolls’ Plan Backfires
Professor Seyed M. Marandi asserts that Iran has cemented its control over the Strait of Hormuz and is prepared for continued conflict, dismissing US negotiation tactics as deceitful and driven by a 'dying empire's' arrogance.

Andrei Martyanov: Hezbollah Hits IDF, US & Iran Fight… And Russia Picked THAT Moment To Strike
Andrei Martyanov asserts that the US and Western civilization are in a state of rapid collapse, driven by incompetent leadership, Israeli influence, and a fundamental misunderstanding of modern warfare, while Russia executes a 'controlled escalation' in Ukraine.

LIVE: Israel Assassination Targets IRGC Leader - Iranian Missiles Launched At Kuwait
Recent escalations in the Middle East include Israeli targeted assassinations of IRGC commanders in Beirut, Iranian missile attacks on Kuwait, and new US sanctions on Iran's Strait of Hormuz authority, all while Iran faces severe economic collapse under a US naval blockade.

Scott Ritter: Iran Just HIT an MQ-9 & Opened Fire on an RQ-4 and F-35 - Russia Escalates W/ Oreshnik
Scott Ritter asserts that the US has lost its confrontation with Iran, that Israel's influence on US policy is waning, and that Russia is poised for the 'erasure of Ukraine' with Europe facing direct consequences.

Col. Jacques Baud: Trump’s Last Card Just SHATTERED Israel
Colonel Jacques Baud asserts that Donald Trump's Middle East policies have trapped the US in a no-win situation, leading to Israel's global condemnation and regional weakening, while Europe's confrontational stance risks escalating the Ukraine conflict.

Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran-US Nail Down Deal? as Russia SLAMS Kiev with Oreshnik Missile
An analyst unpacks a proposed Iran-US deal, arguing it signifies US defeat and Israel's weakening, while highlighting a unified 'axis of resistance' and a shifting global order against US hegemony.

Seyed M. Marandi: Iran’s Armed Forces Enter HIGHEST State of Alert – War Next?
Seyed M. Marandi asserts that Iran's armed forces are on high alert, prepared for war, and hold the upper hand in negotiations with the US due to their resilience, military strength, control over the Strait of Hormuz, and the impending global economic crisis.

Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel Disgraced by Its Sadism | Trump’s Escape from Hormuz & Cuba Implications
Ambassador Chas Freeman dissects the escalating Middle East crisis, exposing Israel's 'sadistic' tactics, the US's irrational foreign policy, and the shifting global power dynamics as China emerges as a diplomatic hub.

Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Trump Is FUMING After Iran, China & Russia’s MASSIVE Move
Richard Wolff and Michael Hudson detail how the perceived decline of the American empire is driving a dangerous geopolitical showdown, with Iran, Russia, and China forming a strategic alliance against US dominance, potentially leading to a 'war to end all wars' in the Middle East and Eastern Europe.

BREAKING: Iran BRACES For War As NATO Eyes Hormuz; U.S. Seizes Iran-Linked Tanker | TBN Israel
As the Middle East teeters on the brink of renewed conflict, this analysis reveals the multi-faceted pressure on Iran, from US military posturing and economic blockades to internal instability, while global powers like Russia, China, and NATO navigate the escalating crisis.

LIVE: Trump Gives DAYS To IRGC To Surrender - Iran Declares State Of War - IDF Ready To Strike
President Trump issued a multi-day ultimatum for the IRGC to surrender, while the US and Israeli militaries finalize preparations for renewed, potentially 'brutal' strikes, amidst Iranian drone attacks on the UAE and a US seizure of an Iranian oil tanker.

Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Promises Total Annihilation of Any US/Israeli Strike Origin
Professor Seyed M. Marandi details Iran's strategic readiness for a prolonged conflict with the US and Israel, asserting that any attack will be met with devastating retaliation designed to collapse Gulf regimes and undermine US hegemony.

Paul Craig Roberts: Xi Humors Trump as His World Caves In (Inside & Out)
Paul Craig Roberts argues that US foreign policy is driven by a self-defeating hegemonic agenda, heavily influenced by Israel, leading to global destabilization and a weakened international standing.

BREAKING: Drone Strikes UAE; Iran REFUSES Nuclear Surrender; IDF On Full War Alert | TBN Israel
As Iran plays a 'double game' of peace proposals and aggressive actions, the Middle East teeters on the brink of a major conflict, with the US and Israel preparing for potential military strikes while regional allies like the UAE adapt to Iranian threats.

Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: China JUST Said NO to Trump! Iran’s Hammer Falls on Strait of Hormuz
Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson dissect China's dismissive reception of Donald Trump, the escalating crisis in the Strait of Hormuz, and the emerging Russia-China-Iran-Pakistan axis poised to reshape Gulf security and global commerce.

BREAKING: Iran HIJACKS Ship, Deploys Subs In Hormuz; U.S. Pressures China On Iran | TBN Israel
Iran's Revolutionary Guards escalated regional tensions by hijacking a ship and deploying submarines in the Strait of Hormuz, challenging a US blockade and forcing China to align with the US on maintaining open waterways and preventing Iranian nuclear armament.

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.