{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66ee295c5eb59bbcaeb51e6d/68522050002f9da49ab9b8b8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Col. Larry Wilkerson: Is War with Iran the Final Blow to the American Empire.","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66ee295c5eb59bbcaeb51e6d/1750212648699-28714851-872b-4c33-803e-93f2aee13110.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h2>War with Iran may hasten U.S. decline; risks global conflict; intel dubious.</h2><p><br></p><p><strong>Nima Rostami Alkhorshid:</strong></p><ol><li>Do you believe a war with Iran could mark the final decline of the American empire?</li><li>How do you assess the credibility of U.S. intelligence claims about Iran’s nuclear capabilities?</li><li>What role do you think the IAEA played in enabling an attack on Iran?</li><li>Is Israel capable of sustaining a prolonged conflict with Iran without U.S. support?</li><li>Could the current tensions in the Middle East escalate into a global conflict?</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>Col. Larry Wilkerson:</strong></p><ol><li>A war with Iran could severely weaken the U.S., especially under current leadership and global dynamics.</li><li>Intelligence claims appear inconsistent; historical parallels suggest manipulation to justify conflict.</li><li>The IAEA likely provided critical data to Israel, aiding targeted strikes on Iran’s nuclear infrastructure.</li><li>Israel heavily relies on U.S. backing and would struggle to maintain momentum in a drawn-out conflict.</li><li>Escalation is possible, especially with interconnected tensions involving Russia, China, and NATO.</li></ol>","author_name":"Nima Rostami Alkhorshid"}