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Laith Marouf: Yemen Shoots Down Saudi Drone, Then to Strike Major Saudi Oil Facility
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This interview analyzes the escalating geopolitical crisis in West Asia, focusing on the growing strength of the Axis of Resistance. Key topics include the widespread rejection of Lebanon’s proposed agreements with Israel, the dominance of Popular Mobilization Units in Iraq, and Yemen’s successful defiance of the Saudi blockade, including strategic disruptions at Bab al-Mandeb. The discussion also highlights the vulnerability of GCC states, noting their lack of sovereignty as U.S. staging grounds and the severe risks of Iranian retaliation against critical infrastructure. Special attention is given to Jordan’s precarious position due to water scarcity and internal demographics. A must-watch for understanding the shifting power dynamics, military capabilities, and the declining influence of U.S. and regional hegemonic forces in the Middle East.
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Richard Wolff: Hell in Hormuz: Shipping Giants No Longer Trust U.S. Military Protection
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Patrick Henningsen: U.S. Targets Iran's Military Network — Tehran Hits Back Across the Region
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Alex Krainer: Trump Weighs Massive Offensive Against Iran—Tehran Has a Plan to Trap Him
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Larry Johnson: Trump Prepares DEVASTATING Strikes Deep Inside Iran as Tehran Sets a Trap
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