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- Prof. Steve Hanke: China Defying Trump, Gulf States Open Iran Backchannel as Qatar Economy Goes Down
This interview examines the unintended consequences of the U.S. economic war on Iran. Despite heavy sanctions, Iran’s economy outperformed Gulf peers from 2008–2025. New escalated sanctions threaten severe collateral damage to regional allies like Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, with Qatar already facing major economic contraction and infrastructure damage.
The discussion highlights how failed U.S. objectives have shifted leverage to Iran, while aggressive tariffs and financial weaponization are accelerating a global pivot away from the U.S. dollar and SWIFT. Nations are increasingly exploring alternative financial systems, signaling long-term geopolitical shifts. A crucial warning is issued against "sleepwalking" into broader global conflict as these marginal economic changes reshape international alliances.
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57 min - Seyed M. Marandi: Trump to Squeeze Iran’s Economy to the Brink—But Tehran Just Doubled Its ArsenalExplore the shifting geopolitical landscape of West Asia in this in-depth analysis. The discussion focuses on the urgent need for a homegrown regional security order, independent of US influence, which often prioritizes Israeli interests over Gulf state stability. We examine Iran’s remarkable resilience against maximum-pressure sanctions, its advanced underground military preparedness, and its capacity to counter any US-led economic blockade. The interview critically assesses the devastating impact of Western sanctions on civilian populations, drawing stark parallels to Gaza and Syria. Ultimately, it highlights Iran's unwavering commitment to regional resistance against occupation, warning that any attempt to strangle the Iranian economy will be met with a decisive response, as there is no true ceasefire in this ongoing struggle for sovereignty.
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1 hr - Larry Johnson: The Trap is Set: America’s Confrontation with Iran is Unwinnable, Iran Quits NPT?Dive into the escalating geopolitical shifts in the Middle East! This interview covers the rising military tensions between Israel and Turkey over Syria, and the complex role of Kurdish groups as foreign proxies. We explore Iran’s potential NPT exit amid failing US sanctions, and the strategic deactivation of US military bases across Iraq and the Gulf. The discussion also breaks down the emerging global energy crisis, with depleted petroleum reserves driving real oil shortages. Plus, we analyze Houthi successes against regional assets, Israel’s accelerated West Bank settlements, and Syria’s potential entry into a new regional defense pact with Turkey, Pakistan, and Saudi Arabia—signaling a major decline in US influence.
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47 min - Matt Bracken: Israel Vows to Intensify Strikes, Threatens New Turkish Targets in SyriaIn this eye-opening interview, we dive deep into escalating geopolitical tensions in West Asia. Discover how strategic strikes in Syria aim to keep the region fragmented, and why escalating tensions with Turkey could spark a wider conflict. We explore the futility of US sanctions and naval blockades against Iran, highlighting Tehran's resilience and strong ties with Russia and China. The discussion also covers the potential for a major regional realignment through the "Mecca Accord," where Middle Eastern powers may soon redraw colonial-era borders without Western interference. Learn why current US foreign policy is facing unprecedented global backlash.
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54 min - Nima R. Alkhorshid: "ALL BETS ARE OFF" – Syria to join the Mecca Joint Defense Pact & a Path To IranExplore the shifting geopolitical landscape of West Asia in this in-depth analysis. Following the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, regional powers are rapidly realigning. Discover how Israel seeks to keep Syria disarmed, while Turkey pushes for stabilization to secure its borders. Learn about Syria’s potential entry into the new Mecca Defense Pact alongside Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Pakistan—a major step toward regional independence. The discussion also covers Iran’s strategic shift toward offensive deterrence, the failure of US maximum pressure campaigns, and the emerging unified front of regional powers working to end occupation and build a new, independent security architecture. Like, subscribe, and share your thoughts below!
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1 hr 1 min - Amb. Chas Freeman: Israel in PANIC – Emergency Security Summit Called as Turkey Rushes Arms to SyriaExplore the escalating tensions in West Asia, from Turkey’s military moves in Syria to Israel’s aggressive regional posture. This interview highlights the severe risks of horizontal escalation, dangerous nuclear rhetoric, and the failure of US economic and diplomatic strategies regarding Iran. Discover a major geopolitical shift: regional powers like Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Pakistan, and Syria are increasingly prioritizing national interests over religious divides, actively reducing their reliance on Washington. As US foreign policy faces growing isolation and credibility issues, the region is charting its own destiny with high-stakes global consequences.
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56 min - Larry Johnson: Bessent: "We Will COLLAPSE the Iranian Regime" as China REJECTS U.S. SanctionsIn this eye-opening interview, we dive deep into failing US sanctions on Iran and impending global economic shifts. Discover why new economic warfare tactics won't collapse the Iranian regime, as Iran has successfully de-dollarized and aligned with China and Russia. We explore the ticking time bomb of the quadrillion-dollar derivatives market, the global diesel shortage driving oil prices up, and China's refusal to comply with US mandates. Learn how alternative financial systems are replacing SWIFT, why US debt is spiraling, and how Washington's outdated foreign policy in West Asia is accelerating the decline of American hegemony. A must-watch for geopolitics and economics followers!
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41 min - Andrei Martyanov: No Deal, More Pain: Why Trump is Walking Away from the Iran TableThis interview exposes the critical logistical and strategic failures of the US military in the Middle East. It highlights severe operational challenges facing US aircraft carrier groups, including supply chain breakdowns, depleted weapon stockpiles, and inadequate maintenance. The discussion critiques US leadership and Pentagon officials for lacking genuine military expertise, relying instead on outdated doctrines and corporate interests. It also explores how nations like Iran have broken their isolation through strategic alliances with Russia and China, rendering US economic pressure ineffective. Finally, the conversation touches on the flaws of modern military hardware like the F-35 and the broader geopolitical decline of US global power.
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55 min - Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson:Trump Declares Most Crushing Economic Operation in US History on IranIn this eye-opening interview, we explore how US economic warfare and sanctions against Iran and Russia are accelerating global de-dollarization. As energy and grain supplies face unprecedented disruption, the world confronts a dual crisis of soaring food and oil prices. Discover why BRICS nations are rapidly developing alternatives to the SWIFT system and how the Global South may soon challenge the dollar's dominance by rejecting unsustainable debt. We also break down the staggering $40 trillion US national debt, revealing how endless war spending and financialization are pushing the American economy to the brink, transforming the middle class and reshaping the global economic order.
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58 min - Pepe Escobar: Trump Made a Move on Iran’s General—Tehran Just Wiped Out His Entire StrategyIn this explosive interview, we uncover the US administration’s failed attempts to bribe Iranian leadership to fracture the government from within. With diplomatic backchannels firmly rejected, the US has shifted to a strategy of total economic and financial war against Iran. However, this "maximum pressure" campaign is failing. Iran is successfully bypassing sanctions by diversifying trade through overland corridors, the China-Iran railway, and Petro-Yuan transactions. We also discuss the US’s zero leverage over China, escalating chaos in West Asia, and how the conflicts in Ukraine and Iran are fundamentally part of the same geopolitical struggle. Discover why isolating Iran is impossible.
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