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Karen Kwiatkowski | U.S. Military Breaks Down & Economy Crashes | Aug. 6, 2026

Source: Glenn Diesen youtube

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Karen Kwiatkowski is a retired U.S. Air Force Lieutenant Colonel, worked at the Pentagon Analyst, held various roles at the National Security Agency.

Larry Johnson & Col. Lawrence Wilkerson | Iran SMASHES US Arsenal, Trump's 'Last Chance' OVER | Aug. 5, 2026

Source: Danny Haiphong youtube

Description:
Larry Johnson and Col. Lawrence Wilkerson discuss Iran's brutal response to Trump's ultimatum as devastating reports on the state of the US military's military arsenal, and it's bad news for CENTCOM & Israe

Pepe Escobar | Iran dismantles U.S. strategy in the Strait of Hormuz | Aug. 5, 2026

Source: Dialogue Works youtube

Alex Christoforou | ZERO Ukraine Air Defense As Russia Hammers Logistics. US Running Out of Weapons | Aug. 5, 2025

Source: Alex Christoforou youtube

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ZERO Ukraine Air Defense As Russia Hammers Logistics. US Running Out of Weapons

Scott Ritter | Why Faith Decides Who Wins in the Middle East | Deep Dive Perspective | Aug. 5, 2026

Source: Deep Dive Perspective youtube, Scott Ritter youtube

Description:
Why does religious faith decide who wins wars in the Middle East? Former Marine intelligence officer and UN weapons inspector Scott Ritter argues the "axis of resistance," Israeli hardline politics, and US Christian Zionism are all shaped by deep, often overlooked religious conviction — and that Western policymakers consistently misread it.

In this episode of Deep Dive Perspective, Scott Ritter draws on his own intelligence background preparing for a potential US-Iran conflict in the 1980s, explaining how Shia theology and the concept of martyrdom rooted in the Battle of Karbala shaped Iranian combat resilience. He traces how this same religious lens explains the rise of Hezbollah out of Amal's resistance to Israeli occupation, and the complicated, more recent alignment between Iran and Yemen's Ansarullah movement.

Ritter also discusses what he describes as the growing influence of religious hardliners within Israeli politics and the eschatological beliefs of Christian Zionism within parts of the US administration, arguing both distort strategic decision-making around the region. He is critical of US policymakers and institutions for failing to understand the ideology of adversaries, and offers his own view on which strands of religious extremism — across multiple faiths — he considers most dangerous to regional stability.

This episode contains strong personal opinions and characterizations of religious and political movements. These are presented as Scott Ritter's own analysis, not verified facts or the position of Deep Dive Perspective, and should be weighed against other reporting and primary sources.

In This Episode:

- The faith behind the "axis of resistance"
- Shia theology, martyrdom, and Iranian combat resilience
- How Hezbollah emerged from Amal's resistance to Israeli occupation
- Iran and Yemen's Ansarullah: allies, but not natural ones
- Religious hardliners' growing influence in Israeli politics
- Christian Zionism and eschatology in US policy circles
- Why Washington keeps misreading the region

Patrick Henningsen | The Ultimatum That Backfired: Trump’s Threat Just Made Iran Stronger | Aug. 5, 2026

Source: Danny Haiphong youtube, 21stcenturywire.com, 21st Century Wire youtube

Laith Marouf | China BANS U.S. from DRONE Exports as Munitions RUN OUT | Aug. 5, 2026

Source: Rachel Blevins youtube, Free Palestine TV youtube

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Yemen strikes a Saudi-linked vessel near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait as the U.S. faces severe munitions shortages after months of conflict with Iran. Journalist Laith Marouf breaks down the latest developments: depleted U.S. long-range missile stocks, Iran’s continued control of the Strait of Hormuz, China’s new restrictions on drone-related exports to the U.S., and the broader shift toward a multipolar order.

Col. Douglas Macgregor | Trump’s Failing Foreign Policy | Aug. 5, 2026

Source: Daniel Davis youtube

Pepe Escobar | IRAN Will Charge World To Use Hormuz Now – 12 Days Until FREE PASSAGE | Aug. 5, 2026

Source: Transition Protocol youtube

Description:
Strait of Hormuz news today: Washington says a deal to reopen the strait could come within 48 hours — but the Islamabad Memorandum's free-passage clause expires on 16 August, and the arrangement replacing it is being negotiated in Muscat. Pepe Escobar and Zulfiqar Ali on the US–Iran MOU deadline, the Iran–Oman Hormuz agreement, and who is actually writing the terms.

What Article 5 of the memorandum actually says and why the sixty-day free-passage window matters more than the headline. The fee structure reportedly under negotiation between Tehran and Muscat, and how it collides with the freedom-of-movement framing given to markets this morning.

Why crude moved today. The Pakistan channel: Ishaq Dar's invitation to Foreign Minister Araghchi, and the reported parliamentary visit stacked against Independence Day on 14 August and the expiry of the clock on 16 August. The Saudi reversal, the weekend phone call, and the strike that did not happen.

Analysis by Pepe Escobar, geopolitical analyst and correspondent, and Zulfiqar Ali, Transition Protocol. This episode distinguishes throughout between publicly confirmed developments and single-source reporting from our own channels; both are labelled as such on screen.

Larry Johnson | Desperation as America's Weapons Stockpiles Deplete in Iran | Aug. 4, 2026

Source: Glenn Diesen youtube

Description:
Larry Johnson discusses the desperation in Washington as America's weapon stockpiles deplete in Iran. Johnson is a former CIA intelligence analyst who also worked at the U.S. State Department's Office of Counterterrorism.

Sharmine Narwani | Iran DOWNS MQ-9 Reaper Drone, US Precision Missiles WIPED OUT | Aug. 4, 2026

Source: Danny haiphong youtube, thecradle.co

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Sharmine Narwani discusses Trump's mounting crisis for his Iran war as Iran strikes down more US aircraft and the US military loses its capacity to fight further. Sharmine Narwani is Editor of The Cradle.

Sabby Sabs | Iran denies Hormuz deal – Iran’s threat worked, Trump backed off – Can Trump still punish Iran? | Aug. 4, 2026

Source: Transition Protocol youtube, Sabby Sabs yooutube

Description:
Iran has officially denied reports of any agreement to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, contradicting claims that a new deal had been reached. In this episode of Power Shift, Zulfiqar Ali is joined by Sabrina Salvati (Sabby Sabs) to examine what happened, why Tehran rejected the reported deal, and what this means for the growing US-Iran confrontation.

We break down Iran's official statements, the geopolitical implications for the Strait of Hormuz, the role of Oman, rising tensions in the Gulf, and how these developments could affect global oil markets and international security.

In this video:
- Iran denies any Hormuz reopening agreement
- Trump's announced Hormuz deal examined
- Why Tehran says no direct US negotiations are taking place
- The Strait of Hormuz and global energy security
- US-Iran tensions and regional escalation
- Pentagon planning and military developments
- What this means for oil prices, shipping, and the Middle East

Patrick Henningsen | Iran just BROKE Trump, US Bases EVACUATE as Gulf States BEG Mercy | Aug. 3, 2026

Source: Danny Haiphong youtube

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Patrick Henningsen discusses the US's major cave to Iran that is only getting worse as US forces retreat in a major way and Trump is forced to address it. The story is that Gulf states have begged for an end to the war, but is this the truth or is something else happening?

Juval Aviv | Mossad Assassin TELLS ALL: Epstein, Iran War & Netanyahu's Next Move | Aug. 3, 2026

Source: Danny Jones youtube

Description:

Juval Aviv is a former Mossad agent and assassin. Juval was the leader of a team that hunted down the Black September terrorists who murdered 11 Israeli athletes at the 1972 Munich Olympics. His story became the basis for the book 'Vengeance' and the Steven Spielberg film 'Munich'.

Juval was also hired by Ghislaine Maxwell to investigate the death of her father Robert Maxwell. Juval and Danny discuss Jeffrey Epstein, Trump, Netanyahu, the Iran War & much more.

Timeline:
00:00 - Ex-Mossad assassin
01:42 - Avenging the Munich Olympic Massacre
09:16 - "They paid us nothing"
17:39 - FBI tried to send Juval back to Israel
24:08 - Mossad threatened Juval's daughter
31:17 - Fighting the business of fraud
38:07 - Working for the Shadow Government
46:59 - Shadow government can't control elections
48:40 - Working for Bush Sr. & Dick Cheney
53:24 - Biggest threat to U.S. today
01:01:13 - Evidence Iran has no nukes
01:05:53 - How Netanyahu controls Trump
01:12:38 - Netanyahu had Epstein in his pocket
01:13:35 - Investigating Robert Maxwell's death for Ghislaine
01:25:22 - Evidence Epstein hid money for Robert Maxwell
01:33:53 - How Epstein & Robert Maxwell met
01:35:35 - Why Robert Maxwell was killed
01:44:13 - Meeting Jeffrey Epstein
01:46:05 - Where Epstein got his money
01:49:15 - How Epstein learned to hide money
01:59:02 - Origins of Epstein's blackmail operation
02:03:15 - Upcoming Epstein victim bombshell
02:07:56 - "I can assure you Epstein is dead"
02:17:15 - Why Ghislaine Maxwell hasn't been killed yet
02:18:17 - Evidence of Russiagate election collusion
02:28:05 - Origin of Trump's relationship with Putin
02:31:11 - How Russia swayed the election
02:33:54 - Russia-Ukraine war
02:40:55 - The 2015 Iran Nuclear Deal
02:44:03 - The Pan Am 103 bombing
02:52:06 - CIA let the bomb on Pan Am 103
03:00:55 - Release of Juval's Pan Am 103 report
03:08:53 - Arrested by FBI over Pan Am 103 fallout
03:12:01 - Juval's trial against the U.S. government
03:24:03 - Scariest moment of Juval's life
03:32:44 - Juval's upcoming memoir

Col. Jacques Baud | Iran Defies Trump, Targets Ship in Strait of Hormuz Hours After Statement | Aug. 3, 2026

Source: Dialogue Works youtube

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Col. Jacques Baud on Iran defying Trump and targeting a ship in the Strait of Hormuz hours after a statement. Full interview with Dialogue Works.

Larry Johnson | Trump Backs Down AGAIN | Aug. 3, 2026

Source: Judge Napolitano youtube

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Larry Johnson: LIVE @9AM - Trump Backs Down AGAIN

Pepe Escobar | Breaks: Trump Halts Iran Attack-REAL STORY WHITE HOUSE LIED of Iran's 10-to-1 Warning | Aug. 2, 2026

Source: Transition Protocol youtube

Description:
BREAKING — Iran has responded to the US military stand-down, and insiders say it is not a peace signal.

In this Transition Protocol briefing, Pepe Escobar reveals Iran's warning of a 10-to-1 retaliation against Gulf energy infrastructure and a secret 40-minute call between UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed and Iran's Foreign Minister.

This episode covers Tehran's read on the US stand-down, the upgraded Chinese BeiDou-linked targeting systems reportedly routed through Pakistan's Gwadar port, Saudi Arabia's reported pressure on Trump to stand down, and Iran's readiness posture including a reported 2,000-vessel rapid-response fleet.

Analysis by Pepe Escobar, veteran geopolitical correspondent. Hosted by Zulfiqar Ali on Transition Protocol (Power Shift). All claims are attributed and framed according to verification status.

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