CRIMINAL RULING CLASS

ELINA XENOPHONTOS—Plagued by the contradictions of capitalism that have generated the current economic, military and political crisis of the US — it turns to its allies in order to export the costs of its war. Albeit its European NATO partners have politically defied the US, behind the scenes it has de facto gathered whatever remains of its military arsenal, in the Eastern Mediterranean. This places the European Armada within a close range to the Strait of Hormuz, potentially setting the stage for what its leadership claims to be “defensive operations.”

This rhetoric of European bourgeois politicians merely serves as a mechanism to obfuscate the masses into believing that they want no part of this war — thus controlling the narrative. However the strategic position of the EU’s military assets, and the aim of potentially and conditionally extending Operation Aspides to the Strait of Hormuz — places them in direct opposition to Iranian military aims.

GG—The video presents a comprehensive, critical, and highly detailed discussion centered on the escalating geopolitical tensions involving the United States, Iran, Israel, China, and Taiwan, framed within the context of an ongoing war that the U.S. under Donald Trump has entered with Iran. The host, George Galloway, along with expert guests such as VJ Prashad and Pulitzer Prize winner Chris Hedges, unpacks the unfolding military, political, and economic crises with a clear focus on the failures of American foreign policy, the resilience and strategic acumen of Iran, and the broader implications for global power shifts, particularly the decline of Western hegemonic dominance.

Key issues covered include China’s military posturing around Taiwan, the questionable credibility of Israeli leadership amid relentless Iranian missile strikes, the disastrous nature of the U.S.-led war on Iran, and the strategic and political consequences of this conflict for the Middle East and the world.

DW—Pepe and Larry critically assess US President Donald Trump’s efforts to rally European allies and other global powers, such as China, into a coalition to “liberate” the Strait of Hormuz. However, most countries, including Germany, the UK, France, Japan, and Australia, have refused military involvement, citing the risk of escalating into a larger war that they do not want. The speakers emphasize that these governments are aware of the complexities and dangers on the ground, unlike the Trump administration, which they describe as driven by hubris, misinformation, and a disconnect from reality, often relying on biased media sources and fringe advisors.