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.
Showing posts with label Iran. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Iran. Show all posts
Alastair Crooke | Iran Defeated the Insurrection & Restored Deterrence | Feb. 4, 2026
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China,
Glenn Diesen,
Iran,
Israel,
Russia,
Trump,
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Col. Larry Wilkerson | Trump Caves Under Pressure — Iran’s Capabilities Now Bigger Than Ever | Feb. 3, 2026
Scott Ritter | Trump Ignites a New Nuclear Arms Race | Feb. 3, 2026
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China,
Iran,
Russia,
Scott Ritter,
Trump
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Lawrence Wilkerson | Trump Withdrawing from the Middle East & Europe? | Feb. 2, 2026
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Glenn Diesen,
Iran,
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Russia,
Trump
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Source: Glenn Diesen youtube
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Lawrence Wilkerson is a retired Colonel in the US Army and the former Chief of Staff to the US Secretary of State. Colonel Wilkerson discusses how Trump's approach to Europe and the Middle East could be an effort to withdraw.
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Lawrence Wilkerson is a retired Colonel in the US Army and the former Chief of Staff to the US Secretary of State. Colonel Wilkerson discusses how Trump's approach to Europe and the Middle East could be an effort to withdraw.
Andrei Martyanov & Lt Col Daniel Davis | U.S. Overestimating Our Military Capabilities | Feb. 2, 2026
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Andrei Martyanov,
China,
Iran,
Israel,
Lt Col Daniel Davis,
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Source: Daniel Davis youtube
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Andrei Martyanov argues that Russia has shifted decisively toward a strategy of breaking Ukraine’s ability to sustain the war, not through rapid territorial advances but by systematically destroying critical infrastructure—especially energy and power generation. Around 70% of Ukraine’s thermal power capacity is described as destroyed, pushing the country toward economic collapse and the risk of humanitarian catastrophe. This escalation is framed as deliberate and long-planned, driven by Russian frustration after years of negotiations that, in their view, Europe rejected.
Militarily, Russia is portrayed as advancing slowly and cautiously on the front lines while applying overwhelming pressure at the strategic and economic level. Russian forces are said to be within roughly 10–11 kilometers of Zaporizhzhia, a major industrial city, but Moscow is deliberately avoiding large, risky breakthroughs. Instead, Russia is conserving forces, building reserves, and operating under an “economy of force” approach, with an eye not only on Ukraine but on potential future confrontation with NATO.
According to the speaker, Russia’s core objective is not territory but the physical destruction of Ukraine’s armed forces and the remnants of its military-industrial complex, including NATO-supplied equipment. The destruction of energy infrastructure is framed as a means to eliminate Ukraine’s war-making capacity rather than simply to punish civilians.
On negotiations, the speaker is emphatic that Russia is not bargaining. Russian goals—demilitarization, “denazification,” no NATO troops, and acceptance of Russian conditions—have not changed since mid-2024. Talks are characterized as ultimatums rather than compromise, with Russian officials signaling “our way or the highway.”
Europe is described as the main obstacle to ending the war, allegedly clinging to unrealistic demands for Russian concessions and accountability despite the military balance on the ground. From the Russian perspective presented here, Europe lacks leverage and is disconnected from reality, while Russia sees little reason to negotiate with European leaders at all. The war, the speaker concludes, will continue along this trajectory unless Ukraine and its backers accept Russia’s terms.
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Andrei Martyanov argues that Russia has shifted decisively toward a strategy of breaking Ukraine’s ability to sustain the war, not through rapid territorial advances but by systematically destroying critical infrastructure—especially energy and power generation. Around 70% of Ukraine’s thermal power capacity is described as destroyed, pushing the country toward economic collapse and the risk of humanitarian catastrophe. This escalation is framed as deliberate and long-planned, driven by Russian frustration after years of negotiations that, in their view, Europe rejected.
Militarily, Russia is portrayed as advancing slowly and cautiously on the front lines while applying overwhelming pressure at the strategic and economic level. Russian forces are said to be within roughly 10–11 kilometers of Zaporizhzhia, a major industrial city, but Moscow is deliberately avoiding large, risky breakthroughs. Instead, Russia is conserving forces, building reserves, and operating under an “economy of force” approach, with an eye not only on Ukraine but on potential future confrontation with NATO.
According to the speaker, Russia’s core objective is not territory but the physical destruction of Ukraine’s armed forces and the remnants of its military-industrial complex, including NATO-supplied equipment. The destruction of energy infrastructure is framed as a means to eliminate Ukraine’s war-making capacity rather than simply to punish civilians.
On negotiations, the speaker is emphatic that Russia is not bargaining. Russian goals—demilitarization, “denazification,” no NATO troops, and acceptance of Russian conditions—have not changed since mid-2024. Talks are characterized as ultimatums rather than compromise, with Russian officials signaling “our way or the highway.”
Europe is described as the main obstacle to ending the war, allegedly clinging to unrealistic demands for Russian concessions and accountability despite the military balance on the ground. From the Russian perspective presented here, Europe lacks leverage and is disconnected from reality, while Russia sees little reason to negotiate with European leaders at all. The war, the speaker concludes, will continue along this trajectory unless Ukraine and its backers accept Russia’s terms.
Jeffrey Sachs | US-Iran War INEVITABLE, Trump's WW3 for Israel Just BLEW UP | Feb. 2, 2026
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Danny Haiphong,
Iran,
Israel,
Prof. Jeffrey Sachs,
Russia,
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Source: Danny Haiphong youtube
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Prof. Jeffrey Sachs returns to the show to discuss the growing momentum toward a US war on Iran and what it means for the Trump, the US, region and the world.
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Prof. Jeffrey Sachs returns to the show to discuss the growing momentum toward a US war on Iran and what it means for the Trump, the US, region and the world.
Mohammad Marandi & Larry C. Johnson | If War Starts… Iran’s Retaliation Could Be DEVASTATING | Feb. 2, 2026
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BRICS,
China,
Iran,
Israel,
Larry C. Johnson,
Prof. Mohammad Marandi,
Russia,
Trump
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Greg Stoker | Trump CAVES as Iran’s Missile Threat Sends US Armada SCRAMBLING | Feb. 1, 2026
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Danny Haiphong,
Greg Stoker,
Iran,
Israel,
Russia,
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Source: Danny Haiphong youtube
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Trump is now touting negotiations with Iran after coming to the brink of catastrophic war. Is this trickery or is the US tapping out from fear of brutal retaliation from Iran? Former US Army Ranger Greg Stoker joins to break down this and much more in the coming US war on Iran.
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Trump is now touting negotiations with Iran after coming to the brink of catastrophic war. Is this trickery or is the US tapping out from fear of brutal retaliation from Iran? Former US Army Ranger Greg Stoker joins to break down this and much more in the coming US war on Iran.
Laith Marouf | The Monsters Who Launch Wars Abroad Are Now Waging War On Our Rights | Jan. 30, 2026
Source: Reason2Resist youtube, Free Palestine TV youtube
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Dimitri Lascaris speaks with Laith Marouf, Executive Director of Free Palestine TV, about the ongoing crimes of Western elites in West Asia, and the escalating repression of dissent in the West.
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Dimitri Lascaris speaks with Laith Marouf, Executive Director of Free Palestine TV, about the ongoing crimes of Western elites in West Asia, and the escalating repression of dissent in the West.
Alex Christoforou | Perfect storm for Iran war distraction. Russian Navy to escort ships. EU to go after Shadow Fleet | Jan. 31, 2026
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Alex Christoforou,
China,
EU,
Iran,
Jeffrey Epstein,
Russia,
Trump
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David Icke | You won't believe who's REALLY running the world" | Redacted News | Jan. 30, 2026
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David Icke,
Elon Musk,
Iran,
Israel,
Trump
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Source: Redacted youtube, davidicke.com
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Clayton sits down with David Icke to discuss the future of humanity and the simulation we seem to be living in.
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Clayton sits down with David Icke to discuss the future of humanity and the simulation we seem to be living in.
Ali Alizadeh | Iran LOCKS ON to US Navy, Trump's Strike Imminent as War Fears EXPLODE | Jan. 30, 2026
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BRICS,
China,
Danny Haiphong,
Iran,
Israel,
Russia,
Trump
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Source: Danny Haiphong YouTube
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Ali Alizadeh of @JedaalEnglish joins the program to outline Trump's attack options, Iran's response plan, and the confrontation already underway that has the world bracing for catastrophic war.
Ali Alizadeh of @JedaalEnglish joins the program to outline Trump's attack options, Iran's response plan, and the confrontation already underway that has the world bracing for catastrophic war.
Larry Johnson | Decline of the U.S. Dollar & End of Empire | Jan. 30, 2026
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Glenn Diesen,
Iran,
Israel,
Larry C. Johnson,
Russia,
Trump,
Ukraine
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Source: Glenn Diesen youtube
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Larry Johnson is a former intelligence analyst at the CIA who also worked at the US State Department's Office of Counterterrorism. Johnson discusses the rapid collapse of the U.S. dollar and why it will bring down the empire.
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Larry Johnson is a former intelligence analyst at the CIA who also worked at the US State Department's Office of Counterterrorism. Johnson discusses the rapid collapse of the U.S. dollar and why it will bring down the empire.
Mohammad Marandi | Iran's Next Strike OBLITERATES US Navy & Israel, War Has BEGUN | Jan. 29, 2026
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Iran,
Israel,
Prof. Mohammad Marandi,
Trump
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Source: Danny Haiphong youtube
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Prof. Mohammad Marandi joins the show to react to Iran's vow to strike a devastating blow to the heart of Tel Aviv and US Navy as imminent US war approaches. Trump has moved military assets to the region and now Iran has responded by moving its missiles and drones in strike position. Watch until the end for an in-depth analysis of a war that's already begun, and is about to change everything with one fatal move by the US empire.
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Prof. Mohammad Marandi joins the show to react to Iran's vow to strike a devastating blow to the heart of Tel Aviv and US Navy as imminent US war approaches. Trump has moved military assets to the region and now Iran has responded by moving its missiles and drones in strike position. Watch until the end for an in-depth analysis of a war that's already begun, and is about to change everything with one fatal move by the US empire.
