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Showing posts with label Alastair Crooke. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Alastair Crooke. Show all posts
Alastair Crooke | Iran's Missiles AVENGE Larijani, Tel Aviv BURNS as Trump Panics | Mar. 18, 2026
Source: Danny Haiphong youtube
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Former UK Diplomat and Middle East expert Alastair Crooke joins to discuss Iran's massive retaliation for the decapitation strike that took out Ali Larijani head of the National Security Council, and a full break down of the Iran war.
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Former UK Diplomat and Middle East expert Alastair Crooke joins to discuss Iran's massive retaliation for the decapitation strike that took out Ali Larijani head of the National Security Council, and a full break down of the Iran war.
Alastair Crooke | Iran Was Ready for This War… And It Could Change the Middle East Forever | Mar. 17, 2026
Alastair Crooke & Lt Col Daniel Davis | Iran's Asymmetrical War | Mar. 14, 2026
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Iran’s naval strategy is based on asymmetric warfare, not a traditional Western-style navy. Instead of large warships, Iran relies on coastal missiles, submersible drones, fast attack boats, and 25–35 mini-submarines capable of launching anti-ship missiles. These systems make the Strait of Hormuz difficult to defend and allow Iran to threaten oil tankers and military vessels. Even occasional successful attacks could frighten commercial shipping and effectively shut the strait.
Because the strait is only about 21 km wide near Iran, Iranian artillery, missiles, and naval drones could control the passage. Protecting tankers would require large convoy operations and possibly ground forces securing vast coastal territory, something analysts say would be extremely difficult.
The discussion argues that Iran’s strategy focuses on long-term disruption and logistics, while the U.S. and its allies expected a short war. Rising oil prices show the economic pressure building. Iran may also expand the conflict through allies such as the Houthis, potentially threatening alternative oil routes in the Red Sea.
Overall, the argument is that Iran planned for a prolonged asymmetric conflict, aiming to strain Western logistics, global energy markets, and political pressure rather than win through conventional military battles.
Description:
Iran’s naval strategy is based on asymmetric warfare, not a traditional Western-style navy. Instead of large warships, Iran relies on coastal missiles, submersible drones, fast attack boats, and 25–35 mini-submarines capable of launching anti-ship missiles. These systems make the Strait of Hormuz difficult to defend and allow Iran to threaten oil tankers and military vessels. Even occasional successful attacks could frighten commercial shipping and effectively shut the strait.
Because the strait is only about 21 km wide near Iran, Iranian artillery, missiles, and naval drones could control the passage. Protecting tankers would require large convoy operations and possibly ground forces securing vast coastal territory, something analysts say would be extremely difficult.
The discussion argues that Iran’s strategy focuses on long-term disruption and logistics, while the U.S. and its allies expected a short war. Rising oil prices show the economic pressure building. Iran may also expand the conflict through allies such as the Houthis, potentially threatening alternative oil routes in the Red Sea.
Overall, the argument is that Iran planned for a prolonged asymmetric conflict, aiming to strain Western logistics, global energy markets, and political pressure rather than win through conventional military battles.
Alastair Crooke | 'Trump is caught in a FATAL trap' | Mar. 1, 2026
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Alastair Crooke is a former British diplomat and intelligence officer, and the founder and director of Conflicts Forum (https://conflictsforum.substack.com), which promotes engagement between political Islam and the West.
Alastair Crooke | War Closer Than Ever, Iran's GAME CHANGING Retaliation Boxes Trump In | Feb. 19, 2026
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Alastair Crooke | Iran Defeated the Insurrection & Restored Deterrence | Feb. 4, 2026
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Alastair Crooke is a former British diplomat and the Founder of "Conflicts Forum" based in Beirut. He was formerly an advisor on Middle East issues to Javier Solana, the EU Foreign Policy Chief. Crooke explains the origin of the insurrection and how it was defeated, and how Iran's deterrence of the US has placed Trump in a difficult position as he cannot afford war or walking away.
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Alastair Crooke is a former British diplomat and the Founder of "Conflicts Forum" based in Beirut. He was formerly an advisor on Middle East issues to Javier Solana, the EU Foreign Policy Chief. Crooke explains the origin of the insurrection and how it was defeated, and how Iran's deterrence of the US has placed Trump in a difficult position as he cannot afford war or walking away.
Alastair Crooke & Lt Col Daniel Davis | War with Iran Would NOT be Short | Jan. 27, 2026
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Alastair Crooke | Iran's Missile Dominance DEVASTATES Trump's War Plan, Russia in Control | Jan. 20, 2026
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Iran just taught the declining US empire a huge lesson in the modern era of war as its retaliation dominance sends shockwaves across the bow of Israel and the region. Former UK diplomat Alastair Crooke joins the show to break down why Trump is now turning his attention toward Russia and Europe in a bid to take over Greenland and why another round of war with Iran could be imminent.
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Iran just taught the declining US empire a huge lesson in the modern era of war as its retaliation dominance sends shockwaves across the bow of Israel and the region. Former UK diplomat Alastair Crooke joins the show to break down why Trump is now turning his attention toward Russia and Europe in a bid to take over Greenland and why another round of war with Iran could be imminent.
Alastair Crooke | Europe Is Betting Everything on the Ukraine War | Dec. 12, 2025
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Alastair Crooke is a former British diplomat and the Founder of "Conflicts Forum" based in Beirut. He was formerly an advisor on Middle East issues to Javier Solana, the EU Foreign Policy Chief. Crooke argues that Europe has bet everything on the proxy war against Russia. Europe has sacrificed its legitimacy, economy, security and relations with Russia, China and the US. Europe has already entered a pre-revolutionary moment.
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Alastair Crooke is a former British diplomat and the Founder of "Conflicts Forum" based in Beirut. He was formerly an advisor on Middle East issues to Javier Solana, the EU Foreign Policy Chief. Crooke argues that Europe has bet everything on the proxy war against Russia. Europe has sacrificed its legitimacy, economy, security and relations with Russia, China and the US. Europe has already entered a pre-revolutionary moment.
Alastair Crooke | Putin FURIOUS as Zelensky & EU SABOTAGE Peace, Trump CAVES | Dec. 9, 2025
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Putin is furious as Europe has plunged head first with Zelensky to prevent any negotiated peace as Russian victory nears. Former British diplomat and founder of Conflicts Forum Alastair Crooke joins to breakdown the fallout of Zelensky & EU sabotage of Trump's "peace" deal and what this theater of diplomacy means for the collective West's war to strategically defeat Russia and multipolarity.
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Putin is furious as Europe has plunged head first with Zelensky to prevent any negotiated peace as Russian victory nears. Former British diplomat and founder of Conflicts Forum Alastair Crooke joins to breakdown the fallout of Zelensky & EU sabotage of Trump's "peace" deal and what this theater of diplomacy means for the collective West's war to strategically defeat Russia and multipolarity.
