PE—If Trump, however, hazards a more potent assault of the same type— by missile, of which he now has a sharply diminished supply—he faces the reality learned from massive air raids on a defenseless Nazi Germany at the end of WWII, and in Vietnam: a country can’t be conquered from the air, regardless of attacking power.  And Iran’s retaliation will be instant, massive, and devastating.

DVE—With the USA losing the war with Iran, and the financial, economic and societal failures of the western world, things are coming to a head. Jonathan Cook describes well where we in the west are. To quote:

The danger for the billionaires, now that North America and Europe are burning both figuratively and literally, is that we – the many – are starting to wake up. We see the images of genocide and of forest fires on the very iPhones the billionaires made us so addicted to.

Might we soon start to understand that our survival depends on identifying more with streams, trees and soil than with factories, superstores and Elon Musk?

So much is in flux right now: American bases surrounding Iran have been destroyed, the western world is in shambles, and other nations are rising up. Who knows what the geopolitical landscape will look like in the near future?

JD—Israel has failed its stated mission as a “safe haven” for Jews, Jimmy says, noting that Tel Aviv is now one of the most dangerous places for Jews due to ongoing bombings, and that Israel’s actions have made Jews less safe worldwide. He defends the distinction between criticizing Zionism and criticizing Judaism, asserting that Zionists deliberately conflate the two and have historically collaborated with Nazis.

JN—The guests discuss a new, somewhat ambiguous defense pact (1:26). Escobar describes it as “deterrence theater” and notes that there has been no public release of the final text, leading to international confusion about its true intent.
Turkey’s Geopolitical Role: Escobar explains Turkey’s complicated position as a NATO member that remains outside of BRICS and the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (2:54-4:23). He touches upon Turkey’s “Greater Turan” project and why regional powers like Russia, China, and Iran remain cautious of Ankara.
The “Three Musketeers”: Escobar introduces a framework for viewing the current power dynamic involving Russia, Iran, and China (12:12-14:38). He argues these nations are coordinating pressure in three key areas: the Strait of Hormuz, the move away from the petrodollar toward alternative payment systems (like the Russian A7 system), and Chinese laws that counter U.S. sanctions.

DW—This video features a conversation with Ambassador Chas Freeman discussing the escalating tensions between the United States and Iran, the situation in the broader West Asia region, and the geopolitical implications of current military strategies.

Key takeaways from the discussion:

US-Iran Conflict (0:16 – 8:30): The Ambassador assesses that both sides are engaged in economic attrition, with Iran effectively holding stronger strategic cards due to its regional position. He criticizes the effectiveness of the US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, noting its strain on US naval resources and personnel.
Regional Shifting Alliances (9:35 – 13:28):

A significant focus is placed on the emerging partnership between Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, and Turkey. Freeman views this as a departure from relying on the US for regional security, signaling a move toward national interest-based alliances rather than previous religious-based divides.

Like any other psychopath, while in prison, he declared that he would not hesitate to torture again, but with greater cruelty next time, perfecting techniques for making his victims disappear That was Osvaldo Romo, who together with Miguel Krassnoff Marchenko and his agents, had the mission to kidnap and annihilate with the cruelty that corresponds a executioner.