In this episode, we analyze the escalating Middle East conflict. Ansarullah forces have struck key Saudi oil infrastructure, including the Aramco headquarters, exposing the failure of Western air defenses. With Saudi Arabia facing a decade of reconstruction and a shattered economic vision, the regional balance of power is shifting. Meanwhile, Iran's disruption of shipping in the Strait of Hormuz deepens the global energy crisis. We also break down a new Israeli think tank report calling for strategic independence from the US. We explain why this is an impossible dream, as Israel remains entirely reliant on American military and financial aid, lacking the resources to stand alone. Finally, we discuss the reality of the Russia-China-Iran alliance and Western energy shortages.
","author_name":"Nima Rostami Alkhorshid"}