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Showing posts with label China. Show all posts
Ben Norton | Iran Strikes MASSIVE Blow to Trump as China & Russia Arm Tehran | Feb. 13, 2026
Source: DannyHaiphong youtube
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Ben Norton joins the show to discuss Iran's powerful response to Trump's threats, China & Russia's critical support which has ramped up in recent days, and why the US is on the back foot on all fronts against Iran and the multipolar world.
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Ben Norton joins the show to discuss Iran's powerful response to Trump's threats, China & Russia's critical support which has ramped up in recent days, and why the US is on the back foot on all fronts against Iran and the multipolar world.
Pepe Escobar | Iran Forces US Navy to RETREAT, Trump in SHOCK as Russia & BRICS Step In | Feb. 10, 2026
Source: Danny Haiphong youtube
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Pepe Escobar joins the show to discuss reports of US Navy in retreat as Iran's war maneuvers send Trump scrambling for a face saving move. Meanwhile, Russia & BRICS are engaging in naval drills themselves as the risk of global confrontation enters a new phase. What is the impact of Trump's Iran Nightmare on the world?
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Pepe Escobar joins the show to discuss reports of US Navy in retreat as Iran's war maneuvers send Trump scrambling for a face saving move. Meanwhile, Russia & BRICS are engaging in naval drills themselves as the risk of global confrontation enters a new phase. What is the impact of Trump's Iran Nightmare on the world?
Col. Douglas Macgregor | What if IRAN's MISSILE DEFENSE WORKS? | Feb. 10, 2026
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China,
Colonel Douglas Macgregor,
Iran,
Israel,
Lt Col Daniel Davis,
Russia,
Trump
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Source: Daniel Davis youtube
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The discussion examines a potential U.S.–Israel military campaign against Iran, emphasizing that this scenario is fundamentally different from past limited strikes. From the Iranian perspective, previous attacks were framed as narrow and restrained; this time, signals suggest a broader campaign aimed at regime collapse or even state disintegration. That shift would dramatically change Iran’s calculations and response.
The speaker argues that air campaigns alone rarely achieve decisive political outcomes. Historical examples—World War II bombing, Kosovo in 1999, and Serbia’s resilient air defenses—show that even prolonged, intensive air operations struggle to neutralize defenses or force capitulation without political or diplomatic leverage. Applied to Iran, this raises serious doubts about expectations of a short or clean operation.
Iran’s defensive capabilities are now significantly stronger than in the past. In addition to Russian systems like the S-300, Iran has integrated advanced Chinese HQ-9B long-range air defense systems, reportedly capable of engaging stealth aircraft and resisting electronic countermeasures. Even if these systems are only 70–80% effective, they could impose meaningful losses on attacking forces.
More importantly, Iran now has substantial offensive capabilities. Unlike Serbia in 1999, Iran can strike back with a large ballistic missile arsenal. If attacked, Iranian leaders have clearly stated they would respond without restraint—targeting U.S. bases, radar sites, command-and-control hubs, ships at sea, and Israel. Aircraft carriers and naval assets do not need to be sunk to be neutralized; even limited damage could render them ineffective and politically shocking.
The discussion stresses that what some planners assume would be a brief 10–14 day operation could stretch much longer, while the U.S. and its allies may face serious constraints on missile inventories and resupply. Precision missiles are complex and slow to produce, and current stockpiles may be closer to depletion than publicly acknowledged.
Although some military and political figures publicly advocate the military option as the “best” path to regime collapse, the speaker argues that this view understates the risks. A sustained campaign would likely involve massive strikes in the first 24 hours, followed by prolonged escalation in which Iran may outlast Western missile supplies.
The conclusion is stark: this would be a high-risk operation with unpredictable consequences, likely involving widespread regional damage, heavy retaliation, and escalation across all conventional means short of nuclear weapons. Historical caution—such as Eisenhower’s rejection of escalation in Korea—is offered as a reminder that wars intended to be decisive and controlled often become long, costly, and uncontrollable.
Description:
The discussion examines a potential U.S.–Israel military campaign against Iran, emphasizing that this scenario is fundamentally different from past limited strikes. From the Iranian perspective, previous attacks were framed as narrow and restrained; this time, signals suggest a broader campaign aimed at regime collapse or even state disintegration. That shift would dramatically change Iran’s calculations and response.
The speaker argues that air campaigns alone rarely achieve decisive political outcomes. Historical examples—World War II bombing, Kosovo in 1999, and Serbia’s resilient air defenses—show that even prolonged, intensive air operations struggle to neutralize defenses or force capitulation without political or diplomatic leverage. Applied to Iran, this raises serious doubts about expectations of a short or clean operation.
Iran’s defensive capabilities are now significantly stronger than in the past. In addition to Russian systems like the S-300, Iran has integrated advanced Chinese HQ-9B long-range air defense systems, reportedly capable of engaging stealth aircraft and resisting electronic countermeasures. Even if these systems are only 70–80% effective, they could impose meaningful losses on attacking forces.
More importantly, Iran now has substantial offensive capabilities. Unlike Serbia in 1999, Iran can strike back with a large ballistic missile arsenal. If attacked, Iranian leaders have clearly stated they would respond without restraint—targeting U.S. bases, radar sites, command-and-control hubs, ships at sea, and Israel. Aircraft carriers and naval assets do not need to be sunk to be neutralized; even limited damage could render them ineffective and politically shocking.
The discussion stresses that what some planners assume would be a brief 10–14 day operation could stretch much longer, while the U.S. and its allies may face serious constraints on missile inventories and resupply. Precision missiles are complex and slow to produce, and current stockpiles may be closer to depletion than publicly acknowledged.
Although some military and political figures publicly advocate the military option as the “best” path to regime collapse, the speaker argues that this view understates the risks. A sustained campaign would likely involve massive strikes in the first 24 hours, followed by prolonged escalation in which Iran may outlast Western missile supplies.
The conclusion is stark: this would be a high-risk operation with unpredictable consequences, likely involving widespread regional damage, heavy retaliation, and escalation across all conventional means short of nuclear weapons. Historical caution—such as Eisenhower’s rejection of escalation in Korea—is offered as a reminder that wars intended to be decisive and controlled often become long, costly, and uncontrollable.
Mohammad Marandi & Larry C. Johnson | U.S. & Iran on the Brink as Critical Negotiations Unfold LIVE | Feb. 10, 2026
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China,
EU,
Iran,
Larry C. Johnson,
Prof. Mohammad Marandi,
Russia,
Trump,
Ukraine
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Justin Podur | Trump CORNERED as Iran Drops Missile BOMBSHELL, Israel Begs for War | Feb. 8, 2026
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China,
Danny Haiphong,
Iran,
Israel,
Justin Podur,
NATO,
Russia,
Trump
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Source: Danny Haiphong youtube
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Trump is cornered as the Iran reveals a devastating secret about its missile capabilities and the lengths the US is going to prevent feeling their wrath. Meanwhile, Israel is begging the US to go to war with Netanyahu rushing to Washington on his hands and knees. Geopolitical and military analyst Justin Podur joins the show for the first time to SITREP the coming US-Iran war and discuss what's next.
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Trump is cornered as the Iran reveals a devastating secret about its missile capabilities and the lengths the US is going to prevent feeling their wrath. Meanwhile, Israel is begging the US to go to war with Netanyahu rushing to Washington on his hands and knees. Geopolitical and military analyst Justin Podur joins the show for the first time to SITREP the coming US-Iran war and discuss what's next.
Jeffrey Sachs | Inside U.S. Imperial Strategy: Iran Talks & Latin America and US economy. | Feb. 7, 2026
Source: India & Global Left youtube
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In this wide-ranging interview, renowned economist and public intellectual Jeffrey Sachs offers a sharp assessment of the U.S. empire in decline—and why Washington continues to pursue aggressive imperial policies despite losing global legitimacy.
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In this wide-ranging interview, renowned economist and public intellectual Jeffrey Sachs offers a sharp assessment of the U.S. empire in decline—and why Washington continues to pursue aggressive imperial policies despite losing global legitimacy.
Larry C. Johnson & Col. Larry Wilkerson | The New Axis? Russia, Iran War Shield & China’s WARNING | Feb. 6, 2026
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China,
Col. Larry Wilkerson,
Iran,
Israel,
Larry C. Johnson,
Russia,
Trump,
Ukraine
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Richard D. Wolff & Michael Hudson | Warning Signs: The U.S. Is Losing on Every Front | Feb. 5, 2026
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China,
Iran,
Michael Hudson,
Richard D. Wolff,
Russia,
Trump,
Ukraine
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Scott Ritter | Threat of Nuclear War as the Last Arms Control Treaty Collapsed | Feb. 4, 2026
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China,
Glenn Diesen,
Iran,
Israel,
Russia,
Scott Ritter,
Trump
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Source: Glenn Diesen youtube
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Scott Ritter is a former Major, Intelligence Officer, US Marine, and UN Weapons Inspector. Ritter discusses the end of the New START Treaty, which ended decades of nuclear arms control. Arms race and possibly nuclear war await.
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Scott Ritter is a former Major, Intelligence Officer, US Marine, and UN Weapons Inspector. Ritter discusses the end of the New START Treaty, which ended decades of nuclear arms control. Arms race and possibly nuclear war await.
Larry Johnson | Russia Doing Exactly What They Said They'd Do | Feb. 4, 2026
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China,
Iran,
Israel,
Larry Johnson,
Lt Col Daniel Davis,
Russia,
Trump,
Ukraine
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Scott Ritter & Garland Nixon | Iran's Capabilities SHOCK Trump, Israel in TOTAL Panic | Feb. 3, 2026
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China,
Danny Haiphong,
Garland Nixon,
Iran,
Israel,
Russia,
Scott Ritter,
Trump
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Source: Danny Haiphong youtube
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Israel is scrambling to push Trump & his administration back into immediate strike mode as Iran's military capabilities trigger a major reversal toward "talks". Scott Ritter & Garland Nixon join the show to discuss what all of this means not just for the region but the empire and world at large.
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Israel is scrambling to push Trump & his administration back into immediate strike mode as Iran's military capabilities trigger a major reversal toward "talks". Scott Ritter & Garland Nixon join the show to discuss what all of this means not just for the region but the empire and world at large.
Alastair Crooke | Iran Defeated the Insurrection & Restored Deterrence | Feb. 4, 2026
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Alastair Crooke,
China,
Glenn Diesen,
Iran,
Israel,
Russia,
Trump,
Ukraine
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Source: Glenn Diesen youtube
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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.
