CIA / INTEL AGENCIES

BRIAN BERLETIC—The US has burned through huge quantities of high-end weapons on Iran it had been stockpiling for war it sought to provoke with China in the Asia-Pacific;
The US not only likely never had enough weapons for a war with China, but it will be unable to even replace what it has spent on Iran for years to come;
The US war on Iran is thus likely an attempt to reduce or remove 2 obstacles to US primacy with one war, degrading or toppling Iran and the imposition of a global maritime oil blockade on China at its source (US capture of Venezuela, US strikes on Russian energy production, and now the incremental shutdown of energy exports from the Middle East);
The US likely hopes it can emerge from the global economic crisis it is creating “stronger” relative to China.

GER—After launching a war of aggression against Iran, Trump and Netanyahu are attacking more countries. Israel invaded Lebanon and besieged Gaza. US soldiers are fighting in Ecuador and shooting Pakistani protesters. Trump even threatened an embargo on Spain, demanding to use its military bases. Ben Norton explains.

DW—The discussion between the host and Professor Marandi centers on the ongoing conflict between Iran and the United States, with a focus on recent military confrontations, political dynamics, and regional implications as of March 2026. Professor Marandi critiques U.S. President Donald Trump’s aggressive rhetoric and military actions against Iran, highlighting how Trump’s calls for unconditional surrender and claims of destroying Iran’s military capabilities were proven false. Despite heavy bombardment and targeted assassinations, including the killing of key Iranian figures and civilians, Iran’s military remains resilient, united, and capable of defending itself effectively.

GG—The video transcript features an in-depth interview with Professor Muhammad Marandi, who provides a detailed Iranian perspective on the current conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. The discussion begins with the professor condemning the Western support for Israeli aggression and highlights the massacre of innocent civilians, including 165 elementary school girls, which Western media largely ignore. He criticizes Western hypocrisy on human rights and accuses regional regimes of collaborating with the U.S. and Israel against Iran.

DH—The deployment of significant air and naval assets, including 30% of the U.S. Air Force’s F-35 fleet stationed far from Iranian targets, is criticized as impractical and ineffective. The combat radius of these aircraft is insufficient to reach key Iranian locations from bases in Saudi Arabia and Jordan, and the use of aerial refueling tankers over hostile airspace is highly risky. Additionally, advanced Chinese-supplied radar and missile technology in Iran further diminish the effectiveness of traditional U.S. naval and air power.

Experts argue that the U.S. is relying on flawed intelligence and self-deception, expecting Iranian capitulation based on biased polling data funded by the CIA.