Iran
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Russia–Iran–China: All for one, and one for all?
Although perhaps not yet obvious to Washington, a US war on Iran will be viewed as one against Russia and China too. Both Putin and Xi know that Trump’s war is singularly directed at the transformational global ‘changes they are driving together.’ Continue reading
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Policy Reversal: Why Is the U.S. Softening Its Position on Iran?
U.S. Special Envoy for Middle East Affairs Steven Whitcoff, who previously advocated for a policy of “maximum pressure” on Tehran, now speaks of the need for “confidence-building” and “resolving disagreements.” This sharp turn in foreign policy strategy raises many questions: What exactly prompted Washington to change its approach? What factors influenced the decision to soften… Continue reading
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Iran Defies Trump’s Ultimatum and Threat of War
I had the pleasure to speak with Seyed Mohammad Marandi, a professor, an analyst and advisor to Iran’s nuclear negotiation team. Prof. Marandi discusses Iran’s rejection of Trump’s ultimatum and the possible nuclear escalation. Continue reading
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Trump’s Threats Against Iran Exposes US Continuity of Agenda
The Trump administration has given Iran a two-month ultimatum for a new nuclear deal, as part of a longstanding U.S. strategy to isolate and weaken Iran in the region. Continue reading
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Trump’s War Threats BACKFIRE: Putin, Iran & China Just Called His Bluff w/ Brian Berletic
Thursday, 3 March 2025 — New Atlas Russia, Iran and China just called Trump’s bluff in a BIG way, and no one is talking about it. Geopolitical analyst Brian Berletic joins on what Trump’s threats and war preparations mean for these rising powers to the East, and what comes next as the world braces for… Continue reading
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Pepe Escobar : Trump, Yemen, and Iran.
Wednesday, 19 March 2025 — Judge Napolitano – Judging Freedom Continue reading
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Trump hypes up tensions with Iran
On Saturday, US President Donald Trump ordered the Pentagon “to launch a decisive and powerful military operation” against the Houthis of Yemen with “overwhelming lethal force” in the most significant military action of his second term, to date. Continue reading
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Trump talks the talk with Iran, but needs to walk the walk
Sadiq Khan, the mayor of London, made a memorable speech to the stormy Labour Party annual conference in 2016, while per forma congratulating Jeremy Corbyn for winning the leadership election with an increased mandate but remaining sceptical that the party would be “trusted to govern again”. Continue reading
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Russia-Iran treaty signifies a ‘breakthrough’ in ties
Russia and Iran, as two immediate neighbours and great powers with a glorious history, had a difficult, chequered relationship through centuries. It goes to the credit of Iranian pragmatism that it learned to live with the consequences of Tsarist Russia’s expansionism rather than getting locked in eternal enmity. In some ways, it also shared the… Continue reading
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Trump bends the arc of history in West Asia – Part I
My one-week visit to Tehran to observe the presidential election last June came as an eye-opener. I could sense beyond doubt that Iran was on the cusp of profound changes. The country, which I had known professionally for decades ever since the Islamic Revolution in 1979, was heaving with high expectations of a radical change… Continue reading
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Cecilia Sala, or the stupidity of the western narrative
Western propaganda made of distortion and manipulation has a new face of the month: Cecilia Sala. Spotlights on, cameras on, last reading of the script and… we’re off! Continue reading
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A Major War in the Middle East is Inevitable
Glenn Diesen The overthrow of Assad in Syria by Western-backed jihadists has set in place developments that will most likely result in a major war in the Middle East. While the media celebrates that “freedom” and “peace” have arrived in Syria, the reality is that the regional balance of power has unravelled. Former allies will… Continue reading
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West Asia reacts to Trump’s dalliance with Zionism
The election victory of Donald Trump in the November 5 election is being perceived in the West Asian region with growing anxiety as presaging the US aligning one hundred percent with the Zionist project for Greater Israel. Continue reading
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Israeli Strikes Demonstrates Limits of Western Military Might
While Israel’s air force conducted a sophisticated, large-scale operation requiring well-trained, well-coordinated personnel as well as capable air-launched long-range precision guided missiles, a combination of Iranian defensive capabilities and constraints on Western (including Israeli) military industrial production limited results. Continue reading
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What Has Israel Achieved In The Last Year? – by Arch Bungle
What has Israel achieved in the last year? Let’s take a stone cold sober recap, I’ve compiled a list of the top 29 accomplishments of Israel in 2024: Continue reading
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Israel decides not to attack Iran, it’s the leak’ what did it
Thursday, 24 October 2024 — The New Dark Age According to the London Times newspaper, Israel has called off its plan to attack Iran because, it alleges, of the ‘leak’ of the ‘secret’ attack plans. ‘Secret’? Oh really? Think about it; for weeks now, the US government has been ‘advising’ Israel that it would be… Continue reading
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What’s THAAD Gonna Do?
The US military has just deployed its THAAD anti-missile system in Israel, alongside nearly 100 US troops to babysit the hardware. This is the equivalent of bringing a slingshot to a hailstorm – zero strategy, all show. Continue reading
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Watch: Reviewing Fortress Iran
“Iran is a country that has managed to maintain its sovereignty despite facing significant geopolitical challenges for centuries. Whether we talk about modern military powers or historical empires, few have succeeded in subduing this strategically critical nation. But what makes Iran so difficult to invade? In this video, we’ll explore the geopolitical, military, cultural, and… Continue reading
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Leaked documents show US intelligence on Israel’s plans to attack Iran
Sunday, 20 October 2024 — New Eastern Outlook 💯CNN (https://edition.cnn.com/2024/10/19/politics/us-israel-iran-intelligence-documents/index.html): The 🇺🇸US has confirmed the leak of classified Pentagon documents concerning 🇮🇱Israel’s plans to attack 🇮🇷Iran. 🖥According to CNN, the documents, classified “Top Secret,” were published online on October 18. An investigation into the incident is currently underway. ✏️The documents, dated October 15 and 16,… Continue reading
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British former ‘diplomat’ promotes war against Iran
Tuesday, 15 October 2024 — Vanessa Beeley The Chatham House platform is used to promote regime change in Iran vanessa beeley An article has been published by UK Government/MI6 influencer Chatham House. In the article a former British Head of Mission in Burma, Jerusalem, Syria, Iraq, Libya, and Saudi Arabia, ‘Sir’ John Jenkins essentially promotes… Continue reading
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