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Patrick Henningsen: The Ultimatum That Backfired: Trump’s Threat Just Made Iran Stronger

In this geopolitical analysis, we expose the fake "deal" narratives between the US and Iran pushed by Western media. Discover why the US is using Oman as a Trojan horse to control the Strait of Hormuz and how America's military footholds in Iraqi Kurdistan and the Persian Gulf are rapidly collapsing. 


With options running out, the US is resorting to proxy wars, pressuring Saudi Arabia, and deploying Ukrainian drone operatives for clandestine false-flag attacks across the Middle East. We explore the shift in regional power, the vulnerability of Gulf monarchies, and how Iran is dismantling the US-led protection racket. 


Watch to understand the hidden agendas, the future of Middle Eastern alliances, and the desperate tactics of an empire losing its grip on the region.

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