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Andrei Martyanov: It’s Over: Iran & Russia Ready to Wipe It ALL Out
44:32|Iran-US tensions and West Asia military dynamics analyzed amid mixed negotiation signals. Discussion covers US military constraints: ammunition shortages, low casualty tolerance, and limited capacity for sustained combined arms operations. Advanced aircraft deployments examined alongside industrial production challenges affecting prolonged conflict. Political pressures on US decision-making and regional escalation risks—including potential Strait of Hormuz closures—explored. Ukraine war context addressed: massive casualties, Western support limitations, and questions about US mediation claims. Mainstream media coverage criticized for bias and propaganda. Analysis highlights strategic miscalculations in Western military doctrine, operational planning gaps exposed by recent conflicts, and the gap between rhetoric and battlefield reality. Concludes with reflections on diplomatic pathways, de-escalation possibilities, and evolving global power balance as nations assess US credibility and capacity amid multiple concurrent crises.
Richard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson: Oil Markets on Edge: Persian Gulf & Red Sea Threat Intensifies
55:47|Experts analyze Trump's State of the Union as political theater focused on tariffs—regressive taxes paid by US consumers, not foreign nations. Discussion covers Supreme Court rulings, corporate refund lawsuits, and proposals to replace progressive income tax with tariff revenue. Foreign policy: Iran negotiations, public opposition to war, oil price risks, and Ukraine as a weapons-testing arena. Examines how Cold War narratives justify militarization and social spending cuts, plus the growing Russia-China economic alliance and European political fragmentation. Historical perspective: government investment drove Western industrialization—policies China now employs successfully. Reflects on rising inequality, tax structures favoring wealth, and enduring questions about building economies that prioritize people over profit. A critical look at current policies, forgotten historical lessons, and alternative paths forward in an era of geopolitical shift and economic transformation.
Stanislav Krapivnik: USS Gerald Ford Is Sinking… From INSIDE — War With Iran Hours Away!
01:03:53|Examines USS Gerald Ford's critical issues: system failures, sanitation crises, and morale challenges during extended deployment. Analyzes US-Iran tensions, diplomatic negotiations, and military preparedness for potential conflict. Discusses hypersonic missile threats, air defense vulnerabilities, and fighter jet capabilities. Explores US munitions shortages, industrial limitations, and procurement corruption. Reviews regional implications for Gulf states, sectarian dynamics, and escalation risks. Critiques Trump administration foreign policy and domestic political pressures. Assesses India's evolving BRICS role and shifting global alliances. Critical perspective on US military technological claims versus operational reality in potential Middle East confrontation.
Laith Marouf: The US vs. Iran: Why Yemen’s Missiles Might Hit First
46:56|Cyberattacks targeting independent Palestine media, allegedly by state actors, aimed at silencing documentaries on historical Zionist collaboration. Firsthand account from Iran during revolutionary commemorations reveals massive public support, countering Western narratives. Analysis of foreign-backed riots using Starlink, social media bots, and smuggled communication devices. Iran's defensive military readiness: weapons used in past confrontations are decade-old, hinting at far more advanced systems today. Regional war scenarios examined: Axis of Resistance coordination (Hezbollah, Houthis, Iraqi groups), US military buildup in Jordan/Occupied Palestine, and escalation risks. "Greater Israel" agenda discussed alongside Gulf regimes' complicity exposed via Epstein files. Egypt's strategic dilemma and potential Iran-Turkey-Egypt alignment explored. Viewers encouraged to support independent journalism documenting these critical geopolitical developments and watch the full documentaries on the website
Scott Ritter: The Triad of Power: What China, Russia & Iran Are Really Building
01:10:48|In-depth analysis of Trump's State of the Union and US foreign policy direction. Discussion covers concerns about executive power, constitutional checks and balances, and political factionalism. Key focus on potential US-Iran conflict: military assessments indicate capability for initial strikes but warn of ammunition shortages and risks of prolonged war. Parallels drawn to Ukraine, examining Russian military adaptation and decades of US involvement in Ukrainian politics since 1947. Recent escalation with Western-supplied long-range missiles striking Russian territory analyzed against Russia's stated red lines and nuclear doctrine. Questions raised about viable diplomatic pathways amid conflicting signals from US leadership. Historical context provided on intelligence operations, nationalist movements, and the geopolitical struggle over Ukraine's role. Final reflections on whether quick military victories can achieve political goals, emphasizing that "no plan survives contact with the enemy" and warning against conflating fantasy with battlefield reality. A sober examination of power, policy, and the human cost of modern warfare.
Max Blumenthal: Boasting of ‘deploying’ 200 Starlinks to Iran amid violence
37:51|This interview examines US involvement in Iran's unrest, revealing testimony that a US-funded organization deployed 200 Starlink terminals to support protests that escalated into riots. Discussion covers inflated casualty figures in Western media, regime change operations, and mounting pressure for military action. Analysis includes Israel's influence on US Iran policy, Geneva negotiations framed by threats, and Iran's military capabilities—ballistic missiles, drones, and indigenous defense production. Explores internal US debates: military leaders warn of prolonged conflict while pro-war voices push intervention. Also addresses "Greater Israel" ideology, regional implications for Arab states, and whether sanctions, covert operations, and information warfare aim to destabilize Iran. With US naval and air assets repositioned and rhetoric escalating, the conversation highlights the fragile geopolitical moment and risks of miscalculation triggering wider Middle East conflict.
Col. Larry Wilkerson: Pentagon Drops URGENT Warning on Trump: 'This Will Be a Long War'
58:06|Expert analysis of escalating US-Iran tensions highlights Pentagon concerns about prolonged conflict and serious military readiness issues: personnel shortages, vulnerable naval assets in the Persian Gulf, and declining morale. Discussion explores Iran's likely strategic response—potentially targeting Israel directly—and warns against officials framing foreign policy through apocalyptic religious ideology. Participants question whether US leadership grasps the consequences of military escalation, drawing parallels to historical imperial decline. With Arab states increasingly unified amid regional tensions and Iran potentially accelerating nuclear ambitions if attacked, the conversation urges diplomatic solutions over rash action. Key themes include the risks of piecemeal military engagement, the impossibility of achieving strategic surprise, and how miscalculation could destabilize the entire Middle East, trigger wider war, and trap American forces in another unwinnable conflict. A sobering look at the intersection of faith, politics, and power in shaping America's most dangerous foreign policy decisions.
Mohammad Marandi: U.S. and Iran Position Final Assets, Tensions Hit the Final Hour
49:38|analysis of escalating US-Iran tensions. Discusses Iran's military preparedness, enhanced cooperation with Russia and China, and warnings to regional states enabling US bases. On nuclear issues: Iran denies seeking weapons but signals posture could change under existential threat. Critiques Western media narratives, examines India's strategic position, and explores diplomatic scenarios. Emphasizes Iran's resolve to defend sovereignty, support allies and the Palestinian cause while pursuing negotiations. Warning: military conflict would devastate the global economy, yet Iran remains united and resilient. Calls for respecting Iran's nuclear rights under international law to avoid catastrophic war.
John Helmer: Trump's actions leave Iran, Russia, & China no Choice but to Intensify their Resistance
54:25|Analysis of shifting global alliances: India's Israel pivot risks BRICS unity and Global South credibility. US-Iran tensions assessed via oil markets, military logistics, and political calculations. Russia-Iran-China cooperation deepens following Ukraine conflict lessons. European powers (UK, France, Germany) show reluctance to back US escalation on Iran or Russia. Internal Russian economic debates and Western interpretations examined. Navalny allegations expose European coordination on Russia policy. Key themes: multipolarity challenges, energy security, maritime strategy, and balancing short-term tactics with long-term strategy in a fragmenting world order.
