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Timeline:
00:00 Introduction with Ray Zucaro
00:51 The yen situation and carry trade
02:20 US Treasury sells euros to prop up the yen
06:08 What this means for NATO and Europe relations
07:19 Why the yen is weakening now
09:38 Risk of another Asian financial crisis
10:05 Oil markets and the Strait of Hormuz disruption
12:19 Other oil producers stepping up supply
16:53 New Russia sanctions bill in Congress
18:31 Europe's recession risk and Germany's debt
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The Duran | Iran's NEW Terms. US Siege Strategy Will Cripple Allies | Aug. 11, 2026
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The Duran discusses: Iran's NEW Terms. US Siege Strategy Will Cripple Allies.
The Duran | Hormuz Leverage Could Become Long Term Trap | Aug. 8, 2026
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Hormuz Leverage Could Become Long Term Trap
Timeline:
00:00:00 Who is actually negotiating over Hormuz
00:00:57 Iran's account contradicts US claims
00:01:54 History of failed talks and the memorandum
00:02:55 Iran and Oman's single channel plan
00:03:53 Key point: a deal doesn't mean reopening
00:05:16 US and Gulf states oppose the agreement
00:06:40 Why would Iran give up its leverage
00:07:51 Does the US blockade stay in place
00:09:12 Toll or fund, who really controls it
00:11:13 Hardliner faction in Iran wants to resume war
00:14:35 The long war strategy explained
00:17:51 Iran's economic pressure and best path forward
00:21:48 Why closing Hormuz is a long term trap
00:24:07 Lessons from the JCPOA on trusting the US
00:27:37 Comparing Iran's choices to Assad's Syria
Timeline:
00:00:00 Who is actually negotiating over Hormuz
00:00:57 Iran's account contradicts US claims
00:01:54 History of failed talks and the memorandum
00:02:55 Iran and Oman's single channel plan
00:03:53 Key point: a deal doesn't mean reopening
00:05:16 US and Gulf states oppose the agreement
00:06:40 Why would Iran give up its leverage
00:07:51 Does the US blockade stay in place
00:09:12 Toll or fund, who really controls it
00:11:13 Hardliner faction in Iran wants to resume war
00:14:35 The long war strategy explained
00:17:51 Iran's economic pressure and best path forward
00:21:48 Why closing Hormuz is a long term trap
00:24:07 Lessons from the JCPOA on trusting the US
00:27:37 Comparing Iran's choices to Assad's Syria
The Duran | Let's Talk About Some News (Live) | Aug. 7, 2026
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Alexander Mercouris | Russia Again Massively Strikes Kiev No Russian Missile Shot Down; Zelensky Rages Blames West; Hormuz | Aug. 5, 2026
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Russia Again Massively Strikes Kiev No Russian Missile Shot Down; Zelensky Rages Blames West; Hormuz
Timeline:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:32 Russia's Massive Strike on Kiev
00:02:36 Financial Times: No Missiles Intercepted
00:03:13 North Korean Missile Unit Deployed to Russia
00:05:51 Iskander M Missile Production Doubling
00:08:51 Zelensky Blames the West on X
00:10:12 Do Patriot Interceptors Actually Work
00:16:29 Zelensky's Pressure Campaign Explained
00:18:45 US Patriot Stockpile Critically Low
00:26:34 Russia's Four Simultaneous Air Campaigns
00:30:12 Record FAB Bomb Strikes in July
00:33:56 Russian MoD Targets Kiev Logistics Hubs
00:41:34 Kiev Left Without Air Defense
00:44:42 Financial Times Admits Drone Campaign Failed
00:52:09 Budanov Vows to Continue the Campaign
01:05:47 Ukrainian Command and Control Collapsing
01:06:58 Russian Advances Across the Front
01:21:05 Strait of Hormuz Deal Update
01:25:16 Sanctions Bill Threatens Relations With India
Description:
Russia Again Massively Strikes Kiev No Russian Missile Shot Down; Zelensky Rages Blames West; Hormuz
Timeline:
00:00:00 Intro
00:01:32 Russia's Massive Strike on Kiev
00:02:36 Financial Times: No Missiles Intercepted
00:03:13 North Korean Missile Unit Deployed to Russia
00:05:51 Iskander M Missile Production Doubling
00:08:51 Zelensky Blames the West on X
00:10:12 Do Patriot Interceptors Actually Work
00:16:29 Zelensky's Pressure Campaign Explained
00:18:45 US Patriot Stockpile Critically Low
00:26:34 Russia's Four Simultaneous Air Campaigns
00:30:12 Record FAB Bomb Strikes in July
00:33:56 Russian MoD Targets Kiev Logistics Hubs
00:41:34 Kiev Left Without Air Defense
00:44:42 Financial Times Admits Drone Campaign Failed
00:52:09 Budanov Vows to Continue the Campaign
01:05:47 Ukrainian Command and Control Collapsing
01:06:58 Russian Advances Across the Front
01:21:05 Strait of Hormuz Deal Update
01:25:16 Sanctions Bill Threatens Relations With India
Alexander Mercouris | Russia Smashes Key Odessa Bridge; Captures Bely Kolodez Kharkov Defence Collapses; Saudi Rages At US | Aug. 3, 2026
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Russia Smashes Key Odessa Bridge; Captures Bely Kolodez Kharkov Defence Collapses; Saudi Rages At US
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction from Chattanooga
00:01:13 Situation Update on Ukraine
00:01:57 Russia Captures Bely Kolodez
00:03:26 Northeast Ukraine Territory Falls
00:04:38 Russians Poised to Push Toward Kharkov
00:05:57 Why Today Differs From 2022
00:08:29 Kharkov's Logistics Crisis Deepens
00:10:02 Oreshnik Missile System Update
00:14:45 Russian Satellite Systems and Targeting
00:17:11 Fastest Russian Advance Since 2024
00:21:14 Ukraine Critically Short on Artillery and Armor
00:22:32 Zatoka Bridge in Odessa Destroyed
00:28:56 Can Ukraine Even Repair the Bridge
00:29:50 F-16 Missile Defense Claims Debunked
00:33:17 Russia Has Given Up on Diplomacy
00:37:29 Inside Account of the Anchorage Summit
00:41:09 Europe's Role in Blocking Peace
00:44:00 Moscow Restaurant Bombing Investigated
00:54:27 Trump Calls Off Iran Strike
00:57:28 Saudi Arabia's Furious Warning to Trump
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction from Chattanooga
00:01:13 Situation Update on Ukraine
00:01:57 Russia Captures Bely Kolodez
00:03:26 Northeast Ukraine Territory Falls
00:04:38 Russians Poised to Push Toward Kharkov
00:05:57 Why Today Differs From 2022
00:08:29 Kharkov's Logistics Crisis Deepens
00:10:02 Oreshnik Missile System Update
00:14:45 Russian Satellite Systems and Targeting
00:17:11 Fastest Russian Advance Since 2024
00:21:14 Ukraine Critically Short on Artillery and Armor
00:22:32 Zatoka Bridge in Odessa Destroyed
00:28:56 Can Ukraine Even Repair the Bridge
00:29:50 F-16 Missile Defense Claims Debunked
00:33:17 Russia Has Given Up on Diplomacy
00:37:29 Inside Account of the Anchorage Summit
00:41:09 Europe's Role in Blocking Peace
00:44:00 Moscow Restaurant Bombing Investigated
00:54:27 Trump Calls Off Iran Strike
00:57:28 Saudi Arabia's Furious Warning to Trump
The Duran | Iran Strike Called Off. Inside MBS's Desperate Gamble | Aug. 2, 2026
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Iran Strike Called Off. Inside MBS's Desperate Gamble
The Duran: Episode 2586
00:00:00 Trump cancels Iran strike over the weekend
00:01:18 Saudi Arabia's MBS called Trump to stop the strike
00:03:40 Houthi attacks and Red Sea blockade explained
00:05:42 How MBS created this crisis with Iran
00:07:19 Trump's uranium enrichment deal with Saudi Arabia unravels
00:08:45 Rumors MBS's position in Saudi Arabia is faltering
00:10:04 Talk of a land blockade on Iran via Pakistan and Turkey
00:11:35 Iran's escalation options if pressure increases
00:11:59 Oil expert's plan for Trump to accept a Hormuz toll fee
00:16:54 MBS risks being removed if he backs down from Trump
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The Duran: Episode 2586
00:00:00 Trump cancels Iran strike over the weekend
00:01:18 Saudi Arabia's MBS called Trump to stop the strike
00:03:40 Houthi attacks and Red Sea blockade explained
00:05:42 How MBS created this crisis with Iran
00:07:19 Trump's uranium enrichment deal with Saudi Arabia unravels
00:08:45 Rumors MBS's position in Saudi Arabia is faltering
00:10:04 Talk of a land blockade on Iran via Pakistan and Turkey
00:11:35 Iran's escalation options if pressure increases
00:11:59 Oil expert's plan for Trump to accept a Hormuz toll fee
00:16:54 MBS risks being removed if he backs down from Trump
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Alexander Mercouris | Zelensky, Ukraine Without Patriots. Huge Russian Strike Shatters Kiev. Zaporozhye Breakthrough | Aug. 1, 2026
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Zelensky, Ukraine Without Patriots. Huge Russian Strike Shatters Kiev. Zaporozhye Breakthrough
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Zelensky, Ukraine Without Patriots. Huge Russian Strike Shatters Kiev. Zaporozhye Breakthrough
The Duran | Ursula's Plan To Remove EU VETO. Merz's Secret Plan To Stop AfD | Aug. 1, 2026
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Ursula's Plan To Remove EU VETO. Merz's Secret Plan To Stop AfD
Timeline:
00:00:00 EU shifts to smaller sanctions packages
00:00:49 Growing opposition to sanctions in Europe
00:02:18 Ursula rebrands sanctions as economic policy
00:05:25 Member state veto power being erased
00:06:37 Greece and the LNG shipping threat
00:08:02 Councils overrule Greece, ECJ the only option
00:09:49 Seeds of the EU's own collapse
00:11:02 AfD poised to win East German states
00:12:43 Merz brands states traitors, strips power
00:16:20 New sanctions list targets China and India
Description:
Ursula's Plan To Remove EU VETO. Merz's Secret Plan To Stop AfD
Timeline:
00:00:00 EU shifts to smaller sanctions packages
00:00:49 Growing opposition to sanctions in Europe
00:02:18 Ursula rebrands sanctions as economic policy
00:05:25 Member state veto power being erased
00:06:37 Greece and the LNG shipping threat
00:08:02 Councils overrule Greece, ECJ the only option
00:09:49 Seeds of the EU's own collapse
00:11:02 AfD poised to win East German states
00:12:43 Merz brands states traitors, strips power
00:16:20 New sanctions list targets China and India
The Duran | 300 Patriot Missiles Will Not Solve Ukraine Air Defense Crisis | July 31, 2026
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Description:
300 Patriot Missiles Will Not Solve Ukraine Air Defense Crisis
Timeline:
00:00 Russian Strike on Kiev and Lviv
00:42 Missile Lands in Poland Near Lublin
01:53 Was It a KH101 or Another Ukrainian S300
03:30 Ukraine Poland Tensions Rise
05:29 Muted Western Media Reaction
06:24 Trump Administration Stays Silent
07:50 Tusk Demands More Patriots for Ukraine
09:24 Von der Leyen Blames Russian Aggression
13:21 Will Poland Show the Evidence to Russia
16:48 Zelensky Begs Trump for 300 Interceptors
17:24 Boeing Blocks the Patriot License
21:25 Massive Strike Details and the Odessa Blockade
27:46 Russia's Rasvet and the Geran Drone Threat
30:18 The Grift Behind the War
32:22 Ukraine's Collapsing Front Lines
Timeline:
00:00 Russian Strike on Kiev and Lviv
00:42 Missile Lands in Poland Near Lublin
01:53 Was It a KH101 or Another Ukrainian S300
03:30 Ukraine Poland Tensions Rise
05:29 Muted Western Media Reaction
06:24 Trump Administration Stays Silent
07:50 Tusk Demands More Patriots for Ukraine
09:24 Von der Leyen Blames Russian Aggression
13:21 Will Poland Show the Evidence to Russia
16:48 Zelensky Begs Trump for 300 Interceptors
17:24 Boeing Blocks the Patriot License
21:25 Massive Strike Details and the Odessa Blockade
27:46 Russia's Rasvet and the Geran Drone Threat
30:18 The Grift Behind the War
32:22 Ukraine's Collapsing Front Lines
The Duran | Saudi Arabia Pulled Into War, Oil Exports at Risk | July 30, 2026
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Saudi Arabia Pulled Into War, Oil Exports at Risk
Timeline:
Description:
Saudi Arabia Pulled Into War, Oil Exports at Risk
Timeline:
00:00 Saudi Arabia and Houthi War Escalates
00:55 Houthis Strike Saudi Oil Terminals
01:26 Bab el Mandeb Strait Closure Risk
03:19 Pause Continues Between US and Iran
04:18 History of the Saudi Houthi Ceasefire
08:39 Saudi Arabia Weaker This Time Around
09:14 How the Khamenei Funeral Sparked the War
11:06 Uranium Deal Quid Pro Quo With Trump
12:32 Saudis Told to Recognize Israel First
13:34 Trump the Trickster and Broken Promises
00:55 Houthis Strike Saudi Oil Terminals
01:26 Bab el Mandeb Strait Closure Risk
03:19 Pause Continues Between US and Iran
04:18 History of the Saudi Houthi Ceasefire
08:39 Saudi Arabia Weaker This Time Around
09:14 How the Khamenei Funeral Sparked the War
11:06 Uranium Deal Quid Pro Quo With Trump
12:32 Saudis Told to Recognize Israel First
13:34 Trump the Trickster and Broken Promises
The Duran | Final Battle. Donbass And Zaporozhzhye Lines Crack | July 29, 2026
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Final Battle. Donbass And Zaporozhzhye Lines Crack
Description:
Final Battle. Donbass And Zaporozhzhye Lines Crack
Timeline:
00:00 Intro: the situation on the ground in Ukraine
00:57 Donbass nears its decisive final battle
01:41 Rapid Russian advances toward Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia
04:32 Russians breaking through the last defense lines
06:35 Why the fall of Zaporizhzhia city would be catastrophic
11:46 Left bank versus right bank Ukraine explained
13:56 Donbass: the decisive battlefield since 2022
17:22 Russia closes in on Dobropillya
20:53 A cauldron forms around Sloviansk and Kramatorsk
20:53 Mystery deepens over the battle for Lyman
26:34 Trump's disconnect from battlefield reality
26:57 Odessa's total naval blockade explained
30:35 Russian FAB bombs start hitting Odessa's port
34:03 Ukraine's Caspian Sea strikes on Iranian shipping
39:42 What happens if bone crushing sanctions pass
00:00 Intro: the situation on the ground in Ukraine
00:57 Donbass nears its decisive final battle
01:41 Rapid Russian advances toward Orikhiv in Zaporizhzhia
04:32 Russians breaking through the last defense lines
06:35 Why the fall of Zaporizhzhia city would be catastrophic
11:46 Left bank versus right bank Ukraine explained
13:56 Donbass: the decisive battlefield since 2022
17:22 Russia closes in on Dobropillya
20:53 A cauldron forms around Sloviansk and Kramatorsk
20:53 Mystery deepens over the battle for Lyman
26:34 Trump's disconnect from battlefield reality
26:57 Odessa's total naval blockade explained
30:35 Russian FAB bombs start hitting Odessa's port
34:03 Ukraine's Caspian Sea strikes on Iranian shipping
39:42 What happens if bone crushing sanctions pass
The Duran | Neutral Mediator No More. Zelensky In DC, New Ceasefire Trap | July 28, 2026
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The Duran: Episode 2581 — New ceasefire proposal to Putin; Zelensky heading to DC to meet Trump; Putin already rejected this deal at SPIEF; drone strikes meant to pressure Russia; neutral mediator narrative; Rubio admits US is backing Ukraine; Putin's Navy Day speech; Trump risks losing two wars at once.
The Duran | US-Iran War Dilemma, No Weapons And No Victory | July 27, 2026
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US-Iran War Dilemma, No Weapons And No Victory
Timeline:
00:00:00 Day three of the US pause on Iran air strikes
00:02:11 Officials should have warned Trump back in February
00:04:31 US forced to halt a war due to lack of weapons
00:06:15 Iran refuses any ceasefire this time around
00:08:01 What Trump should say to Iran now
00:09:13 Best case scenario, let Iran and Oman negotiate
00:11:08 Netanyahu heads to Washington to meet Trump
00:12:09 Fantasy plans to seize Khark Island and Fordo uranium
00:17:34 Zelensky pushes to merge the Iran and Ukraine wars
00:25:14 Blinken accidentally admits the anti China strategy is doomed
Description:
US-Iran War Dilemma, No Weapons And No Victory
Timeline:
00:00:00 Day three of the US pause on Iran air strikes
00:02:11 Officials should have warned Trump back in February
00:04:31 US forced to halt a war due to lack of weapons
00:06:15 Iran refuses any ceasefire this time around
00:08:01 What Trump should say to Iran now
00:09:13 Best case scenario, let Iran and Oman negotiate
00:11:08 Netanyahu heads to Washington to meet Trump
00:12:09 Fantasy plans to seize Khark Island and Fordo uranium
00:17:34 Zelensky pushes to merge the Iran and Ukraine wars
00:25:14 Blinken accidentally admits the anti China strategy is doomed
The Duran | Europe's Self Inflicted Energy Nightmare Deepens | July 26, 2026
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Europe's Self Inflicted Energy Nightmare Deepens
Description:
Europe's Self Inflicted Energy Nightmare Deepens
Timeline:
00:00:00 Oil nears $100 as EU passes 21st sanctions package
00:01:26 Europe's gas reserves hit dangerously low levels
00:02:32 Diesel and aviation fuel shortages worsen
00:03:51 The absurdity of the $44 Russian oil price cap
00:04:28 Kaja Kallas wants to seize tankers in the Indian Ocean
00:05:31 Russia's oil export revenue jumps 60%
00:07:09 Sanctions package 22 already underway
00:10:51 Germany's gas costs explode, deindustrialization deepens
00:14:17 Is Europe's self sabotage deliberate?
00:16:27 The real endgame, breaking up Russia and Gazprom
00:00:00 Oil nears $100 as EU passes 21st sanctions package
00:01:26 Europe's gas reserves hit dangerously low levels
00:02:32 Diesel and aviation fuel shortages worsen
00:03:51 The absurdity of the $44 Russian oil price cap
00:04:28 Kaja Kallas wants to seize tankers in the Indian Ocean
00:05:31 Russia's oil export revenue jumps 60%
00:07:09 Sanctions package 22 already underway
00:10:51 Germany's gas costs explode, deindustrialization deepens
00:14:17 Is Europe's self sabotage deliberate?
00:16:27 The real endgame, breaking up Russia and Gazprom
Alexander Mercouris | NATO Will Soon Panic & Risk War with Russia | July 24, 2026
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Alexander Mercouris discusses how NATO's euphoria will soon be replaced by panic and escalation.
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Alexander Mercouris discusses how NATO's euphoria will soon be replaced by panic and escalation.
The Duran | US Tries To Take Hormuz Or Trump Takes Pickaxe Mountain Off Ramp | July 24, 2026
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Description:
US Tries To Take Hormuz Or Trump Takes Pickaxe Mountain Off Ramp
Timeline:
00:00:00 Axios report on Trump's coming massive strike
00:00:56 Why Trump's "massive strikes" rarely match the hype
00:03:15 13 days of strikes, all centered on the Strait of Hormuz
00:04:52 Iran's leverage: holding onto Hormuz
00:07:01 Pickaxe Mountain as Trump's off ramp
00:09:54 What happens to Hormuz after Pickaxe Mountain
00:11:03 Why round four means ground troops
00:12:51 Iran's need for closer ties with China and Russia
00:13:16 Midterms timing and the three month buffer
00:15:08 Trump's campaign strategy heading into midterms
Description:
US Tries To Take Hormuz Or Trump Takes Pickaxe Mountain Off Ramp
Timeline:
00:00:00 Axios report on Trump's coming massive strike
00:00:56 Why Trump's "massive strikes" rarely match the hype
00:03:15 13 days of strikes, all centered on the Strait of Hormuz
00:04:52 Iran's leverage: holding onto Hormuz
00:07:01 Pickaxe Mountain as Trump's off ramp
00:09:54 What happens to Hormuz after Pickaxe Mountain
00:11:03 Why round four means ground troops
00:12:51 Iran's need for closer ties with China and Russia
00:13:16 Midterms timing and the three month buffer
00:15:08 Trump's campaign strategy heading into midterms
The Duran | Secret Russia-Germany Meeting. West Weighs Taurus Missiles and Seizing Russian Assets | July 22, 2026
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Description:
Secret Russia-Germany Meeting. West Weighs Taurus Missiles and Seizing Russian Assets
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction: Project Ukraine overview
00:01:24 Fake Ukraine euphoria starts to crack
00:03:29 Captured Ukrainian troops expose failed flag stunt
00:04:20 Massive Russian missile barrage hits Kiev
00:05:25 EU sanctions package hits Greek objections
00:06:45 Lindsey Graham sanctions bill stalls
00:09:31 Hardliners push for war with Russia by 2030
00:10:56 Drones now hitting Russian soft targets
00:11:19 Ukraine's catastrophic Patriot missile shortage
00:12:26 Odessa sea blockade escalates with missile strikes
00:13:26 Hardliners demand escalation as Ukraine falters
00:14:44 Taurus missiles and no fly zone debate
00:17:14 EU's 70 billion euro yearly commitment
00:19:52 Anchorage summit funding claims explained
00:22:01 Confiscating Russian assets as an escalation tool
00:24:26 Why Russia has shown restraint until now
00:27:30 Odessa blockade echoes 2022 grain deal fight
00:33:39 Putin's deterrence dilemma explained
00:39:33 Secret Baku talks between Russian and EU business figures
00:50:37 Final thoughts: the coming escalation spiral
Timeline:
00:00:00 Introduction: Project Ukraine overview
00:01:24 Fake Ukraine euphoria starts to crack
00:03:29 Captured Ukrainian troops expose failed flag stunt
00:04:20 Massive Russian missile barrage hits Kiev
00:05:25 EU sanctions package hits Greek objections
00:06:45 Lindsey Graham sanctions bill stalls
00:09:31 Hardliners push for war with Russia by 2030
00:10:56 Drones now hitting Russian soft targets
00:11:19 Ukraine's catastrophic Patriot missile shortage
00:12:26 Odessa sea blockade escalates with missile strikes
00:13:26 Hardliners demand escalation as Ukraine falters
00:14:44 Taurus missiles and no fly zone debate
00:17:14 EU's 70 billion euro yearly commitment
00:19:52 Anchorage summit funding claims explained
00:22:01 Confiscating Russian assets as an escalation tool
00:24:26 Why Russia has shown restraint until now
00:27:30 Odessa blockade echoes 2022 grain deal fight
00:33:39 Putin's deterrence dilemma explained
00:39:33 Secret Baku talks between Russian and EU business figures
00:50:37 Final thoughts: the coming escalation spiral
The Duran | US-Iran Nightmare. Is a Ground Invasion Coming? | July 21, 2026
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Description:
US-Iran Nightmare. Is a Ground Invasion Coming?
Timeline:
00:00 Intro: US-Iran crisis escalates fast
00:57 China resumes oil imports, price shock risk
02:14 Why the US resumed this fight
03:51 Does the US actually have a plan
05:47 Real target: the Strait of Hormuz
07:02 US forces pushed back, losing the initiative
09:59 The search for a ground war proxy
12:04 The Vietnam parallel
16:31 A squandered diplomatic opening
19:08 200 dollar oil and the march to boots on the ground
Description:
US-Iran Nightmare. Is a Ground Invasion Coming?
Timeline:
00:00 Intro: US-Iran crisis escalates fast
00:57 China resumes oil imports, price shock risk
02:14 Why the US resumed this fight
03:51 Does the US actually have a plan
05:47 Real target: the Strait of Hormuz
07:02 US forces pushed back, losing the initiative
09:59 The search for a ground war proxy
12:04 The Vietnam parallel
16:31 A squandered diplomatic opening
19:08 200 dollar oil and the march to boots on the ground
Alexander Mercouris | Iran WIPES OUT US Troops, Yemen SHUTS Red Sea as Trump PANICS | July 20, 2026
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Trump is panicking as Geopolitical analyst Alexander Mercouris joins Danny Haiphong to discuss Iran's major escalation that has US troop losses spiking and the mounting crises facing US empire as Yemen closes theBab el-Mandeb Strait.
Trump is panicking as Geopolitical analyst Alexander Mercouris joins Danny Haiphong to discuss Iran's major escalation that has US troop losses spiking and the mounting crises facing US empire as Yemen closes theBab el-Mandeb Strait.