Bulletin N° 1199
“The Apprentice – How Trump was Made”
https://www.bitchute.com/video/g6EJwt0E5WBG
(2:02:17)
directed by Ali Abbasi and written by Gabriel Sherman
The Apprentice is a 2024 biographical drama film, staring Sebastian Stan as Donald Trump. It examines his career as a real estate businessman in New York City in the 1970s and 1980s,
highlighting his relationship with attorney Roy Cohn, played by Jeremy Strong. The cast also includes Martin Donovan as Trump's father Fred, and Maria Bakalova as Trump's first wife, Ivana.
An international co-production between Canada, Denmark, Ireland, and the United States,
the biopic was announced in May 2018, but languished until Abbasi, Stan, and Strong joined in 2023.
It premiered at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on May 20, 2024, and impressed critics, sparking an eight-minute standing ovation, and "feverish media attention".
However, the film struggled to find American distribution due to its subject matter and an attempt by Trump's legal team to block its release.
Briarcliff eventually bought the rights, and theatrically released it on October 11, 2024. The film underperformed at the box office, grossing $17 million worldwide on a $16 million budget.
Subject : “Not a ‘Crisis’, but a ‘Condition’: The painful decline of an Empire, and our role in building new relationships for a new world political economy”
Grenoble, France
April 23, 2026
Dear Colleagues and Friends of CEIMSA,
Trump has torn away the mask of American “civilization,” exposing the brutish nihilism beneath advanced by late capital accumulation and imperial domination. The inevitable reliance on a war economy is part or our economic history, but many of us are nevertheless unprepared for a US president to declare war on an entire civilization. His artless clichés are deadly serious and should give pause to everyone; there will be no winners in the onslaught.
By contrast, the culture which he threatens to “obliterate back to the stone age” is much more resilient than he is able to understand, captured as he is by his one-dimensional existence, which if it were not so dangerous would be downright pitiful. But pity this cruel and homicidal creature does not deserve. If we seek to understand the interests which the hollow man serves and the hatred that he embodies, we might discover more by looking at the targets he aspires “to exterminate forever.”
This is the echo from our past era: the first time was tragedy; the second time is farce!
Scenes from contemporary Iranian culture and the US military impact: Three short videos – here and here and here!
Below are 26+ items taken from Anglophone social media which describe the destructive power of American capitalism in the hands of a ruling class unaccountable to society and out of control. The state of shock and denial is quickly disappearing, as we all prepare for the worst debacle in recent history, with no end in sight. The reinforced bunkers built by the rich can offer no viable solution for their plan for survival of “humanity in their own image.” The rest of us are bacon, unless. . . ?
Sincerely,
Francis McCollum Feeley
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Professeur honoraire de l'Université Grenoble-Alpes
Ancien Directeur de Researches
Université de Paris-Nanterre
Director of The Center for the Advanced Study
of American Institutions and Social Movements
(CEIMSA-in-Exile)
The University of California-San Diego
http://www.ceimsa.org
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“How NATO Expansionism Broke European Security”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_7dgtdNXOGM&si=sWzsNcPtIsZEvnYr
with Glenn Diesen and Jack Matlock
(1:02:14)
Jack F. Matlock, Jr, was the U.S. Ambassador to the USSR, 1987–1991, and had a key role in negotiating an end to the Cold War. Ambassador Matlock discusses misunderstandings about the Cold War, the West’s promise to Moscow that NATO would not expand, NATO expansionism undermining the pan-European security architecture, and how NATO became an offensive alliance and provoked the war in Ukraine.
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“NATO DOOMED? Russian 'NUKE-PACKED SILENT KILLER’ Can 'WIPE OUT' European Sites 2,000 Km Away”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YUqpaZ5FL_E
by Times f India
(9:03)
The Russian Iskander-K cruise missile system has gained growing publicity for its role in the Russian-Ukrainian War, and although often overshadowed by the capabilities of the Iskander-M ballistic missile system, which has been employed on a much larger scale, the challenges it poses to NATO members’ rear facilities in the event of a full-scale war are, in many respects, greater. This is because Iskander-K doesn’t come screaming from the sky; it creeps in, undetected. The missile system has grabbed headlines after Russian forces reportedly carried out a series of large-scale missile strikes across Kyiv, deploying at least 24 Iskander missiles, between April 15 and 16. Watch the video for more details.
#russia #iskanderk #russiaukrainewar #putin #nato #russiamissile #europe #trump #nuclearweapon
Index:
· 0:00 Russia's Iscander-K Missile: NATO's Silent Nightmare
· 1:05 Iscander-K's Dual Strike: Overwhelms NATO Air Defenses
· 2:08 Iscander-K Nuclear Threat: Ukraine Air Defense Failure
· 3:08 NATO Air Defense Depleted: Russia Exploits Gaps
· 4:09 EU Diesel Prices Soar: Ukraine War Economic Impact
· 5:09 EU Leadership Crisis: Weakening Member States' Interests
· 6:10 EU Green Policies: Crippling Economy vs China, India
· 7:10 EU Fails Peace Plan: Ukraine Aid Strategy Flawed
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“Russian Navy’s Frigate ‘Resurfaces’, Chases off NATO Pirates days after Kiev ‘Sank’ It”
by Drago Bosnic
On April 6, the Unmanned Systems Forces (USF) of the Kiev regime posted a video of the alleged “attack” on the Russian Navy’s (VMF) “Admiral Grigorovich” frigate in the port of Novorossiysk.
According to Ukrinform, Robert “Magyar” Brovdi, commander of the USF, also posted the video on his Telegram channel.
He claims that “on the night of April 6, the USF ‘birds’ struck the frigate ‘Admiral Grigorovich’ in the port of Novorossiysk and delivered some blessed fire to the Sivash drilling rig”.
The supposed “attack” was carried out by the 1st Separate Center of the USF. The Neo-Nazi junta sources report that it was planned and coordinated by the SBU (effectively a terrorist organization at this point) and that “the extent of the damage is being assessed by intelligence”.
“The air defense missile launches were carried out directly from the frigate’s deck while approaching the target, which did not prevent us from pecking at the floating scab,” Brovdi stated, adding: “The Sivash floating drilling rig was targeted by the birds of the 413th Raid Separate Battalion in cooperation with the deep-strike forces of the Ukrainian Navy.”
This must be a great success for the Kiev regime, right?
There’s “video evidence of the incident”, so the supposed “attack” undoubtedly happened, right?
Well, there’s a “tiny” consistency problem with this entire story.
Namely, the aforementioned “Admiral Grigorovich” Frigate “magically resurfaced” in the English Channel just two days after it was “destroyed”.
The vessel was sent to escort oil tankers after multiple incidents where NATO pirates hijacked Russian ships in international waters. This was also confirmed by the endemically and pathologically Russophobic United Kingdom, which sent its naval forces to track Russian warships. The British HMS “Mersey” was sent to “enforce sanctions” on Moscow’s oil tankers, but was forced to turn back after detecting naval escorts.
British sources report the vessels include the “Admiral Grigorovich” frigate, the “Aleksandr Shabalin” Ropucha-class landing ship and the “Krasnodar” Kilo-class diesel-electric attack submarine, which was transiting on the surface. These vessels passed only about 15 km from the Strait of Dover. For London, the issue is that it pledged to “take more direct action against vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet”. However, with the appearance of the VMF, the UK is now complaining that “this has sharpened the operational context”. In simpler terms, NATO pirates would love to hijack those tankers and steal Russian oil, but it’s too risky when the targets are protected by ships that can actually shoot back, complicating the enforcement of “freedom and democracy” in international waters.
It should be noted that the political West has long been behaving like a bunch of pirates. In a purely legalistic sense, NATO navies are in no way different from Somali pirates, as both are hijacking ships in violation of international law. However, it should also be noted that Somali pirates would certainly protest such insulting comparisons, because at least they’re not a bunch of pedophile-cannibalistic Satanists. In the last several months alone, approximately a dozen Russian oil tankers have been hijacked. Although this is only a fraction of the so-called “shadow fleet” consisting of around 3,000 vessels, the obvious goal is to disrupt Russian oil exports, particularly at a time when US aggression against Iran caused price hikes that increased Moscow’s profits.
Although the VMF’s primary role is not to protect Russian shipping, after the US/NATO decided to openly practice piracy, the Kremlin was forced to retask its naval forces for escort missions. “Admiral Grigorovich” is the first of the Project 11356R frigates, equipped with eight 3S-14 UKSK VLS (vertical launch systems). These usually house “Kalibr” cruise missiles, although they can also accommodate P-800 “Oniks” ramjet-powered supersonic and 3M22 “Zircon” scramjet-powered hypersonic cruise missiles. No Western navy has anything remotely capable.
On the contrary, the US is still struggling with the disastrous Zumwalt-class destroyers, which are now slated to be equipped with hypersonic missiles after billions were wasted on far more modest weapons.
Namely, the Zumwalt-class destroyer’s Advanced Gun System (AGS) is slated to be removed and replaced by Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) launchers housing the Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW), better known by its US Army name, the “Dark Eagle”. However, the problem is that the Pentagon is yet to induct these missiles, leaving the entire US military without operational hypersonic weapons. Meanwhile, much smaller Russian frigates and corvettes all share the same 3S-14 UKSK VLS, enabling them to carry world-class missiles, such as the aforementioned “Kalibr”, “Oniks” and “Zircon”. This includes the smaller Gremyashchiy-class and Karakurt-class corvettes, giving them unrivaled strategic capabilities akin to those of destroyers.
Interestingly, after realizing that its little propaganda ploy failed, the Neo-Nazi junta resorted to damage control, claiming that its drones didn’t hit “Admiral Grigorovich”, but “Admiral Makarov”, which was later amended to also include “Admiral Essen”.
The two ships are the third and second vessels of the same class, respectively. In other words, when caught lying and conducting its “PR victories”, the Kiev regime tries to hide it all with additional lies that only make things worse. It’s highly likely that the Neo-Nazi junta propagandists used AI-generated images as “evidence” of the alleged “hits”. This is most likely done to shift attention away from the Kiev regime’s massive losses, as the latest KIA exchange with Russia demonstrates a 1,000:41 ratio in Moscow’s favor.
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“Diplomacy or Escalation? The Iran War at a Crossroads”
by Drop Site News, with Jeremy Scahill and Hassan Ahmadian
The Iranian analyst Hassan Ahmadian speaks with Jeremy Scahill about Iran’s strategy, a potential deal, and how decisions are being made in Tehran.
The war against Iran launched by the U.S. and Israel on February 28 has not gone according to plan. What was initially portrayed as a quick regime change action that would destroy the Islamic Republic and spark a domestic uprising soon morphed into a war of attrition in which Iran stunned the U.S., Israel, and international observers. Six weeks after the opening strikes that assassinated much of Iran’s leadership, it is President Donald Trump who appears desperate to find an exit. The Iran war is now at a definitive crossroads and the coming days will prove decisive.
While the U.S. and Israel have pounded Iran with massive airstrikes, killing more than 3,300 people, Tehran has inflicted unprecedented damage on U.S. military infrastructure across the Persian Gulf. It forced the evacuation of more than a dozen military bases and other facilities and repeatedly hit Israel with ballistic missile and drone strikes, despite daily claims by the U.S. and Israel that its weapons capacity had been all but wiped out. Iran’s consolidation of control over the strategically-vital Strait of Hormuz has proven a potent symbol of its ability to impact not only the global economy, but to accentuate the political and strategic crisis Trump faces.
The two-week ceasefire agreed between the U.S. and Iran on April 7 is set to expire on Wednesday. Tehran was deeply skeptical of accepting a temporary agreement with the U.S. Twice in one year, the U.S. and Israel launched massive military attacks against Iran in the middle of supposed negotiations. Iranian officials and analysts have consistently said they believe that scenario is likely to be repeated. But Iran ultimately moved forward with the Islamabad talks, after concluding that it had a stronger negotiating position than at any point since the 2015 nuclear agreement was voided in 2018 by Trump during his first term as president.
In a wide-ranging interview, Drop Site’s Jeremy Scahill spoke with Iranian analyst Dr. Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor of Middle East Studies at Tehran University. Since the war began, Ahmadian has become one of the most prominent Iranian commentators in the Islamic world because of his viral appearances on Al Jazeera Arabic. He is frequently placed on debate shows where he battles as many as seven other guests and hosts. Scahill and Ahmadian talk about what Iran would be willing to accept as part of a deal with the U.S., how it could ensure that the U.S. and Israel do not renege on an agreement and restart the war, and how Iran will approach the issue of its enriched uranium stockpiles.
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“Why Israel Wants a War with Iran”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nedj7RSphvY
by The Chris Hedges Report, with Gideon Levy
(42:45)
Gideon Levy believes Israel’s rampant militarism has infected the minds of its entire population. Without an impossible reversal, the Jewish state's destructive warpath will rage on. Support my independent journalism at Substack: https://chrishedges.substack.com/
Follow The Chris Hedges Report on social media: https://linktr.ee/chrishedges
Index:
· (0:00) Intro
· (4:15) Why is Netanyahu so intent on a war with Iran?
· (8:00) The bombing of Southern Lebanon: has Israel gone too far?
· (11:11) Israeli media machine, controlling the flow of information
· (16:15) Is Israel’s goal to create a failed state in Iran?
· (19:58) How Israel’s military campaigns create groups like Hezbollah
· (22:10) At what point does Israel pay an existential price?
· (24:13) The rise of actual anti-semitism
· (25:30) Censorship and Self Censorship in Israel
· (29:10) The consequences of the assassinations of high ranking Iranian leaders
· (34:50) Where do you see this conflict going?
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“The Great Iran Reset on The Last American Vagabond”
with Ryan Christian and James Corbett
(1:10:30)
via TheLastAmericanVagabond.com: Joining me once again today is James Corbett, here to discuss Trump’s actions around the Strait of Hormuz, how they have affected the global economy, and whether all of this is just another step in the the bipartisan Great Reset agenda or just another US government blunder driven by the Zionist state of Israel. We discuss the larger idea of the Technate and its connections to today, the Network State agenda and its role in the technocratic transition, as well as the historical role that energy has played in the control of our lives by central planners—and the obvious connection all of this has to the agenda playing out in front of us.
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“Iran Prevails, Trump Admits Hormuz Failure? POTUS Reveals Location Of Fresh Talks With Tehran”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-No99gRPIk
by Times Of India
(8:16)
U.S President Donald Trump has created confusion over the future of Iran talks after giving conflicting statements on where negotiations could take place. In an interview, Trump suggested talks may resume in Pakistan within days. However, less than an hour earlier, he indicated that discussions were progressing slowly and would likely be held at another location, possibly in Europe. The mixed signals have left the status of the talks unclear, raising questions about the direction of US–Iran diplomacy as global attention remains fixed on the next move.
#Trump #Iran #Pakistan #USA #BreakingNews #WorldNews #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #Diplomacy #AsimMunir #GlobalPolitics
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“Trump Admits Defeat After Iran Blockade Fails? Says 'War Is Over' To US Journalist| Hormuz| Israel”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s-No99gRPIk
by Hindustan News
(13:49)
Donald Trump has sparked fresh debate after signaling that the Iran war may be “close to over,” even as tensions remain high and key objectives—like controlling the Strait of Hormuz—remain unresolved. In an interview with Maria Bartiromo on Fox News, Trump suggested the conflict is nearing an end, raising questions about whether Washington is preparing a strategic exit after weeks of escalation. The remarks come amid reports that Iran-linked oil tankers have continued to transit the Strait despite a U.S. naval blockade, casting doubt on the effectiveness of Washington’s maritime pressure campaign. Coverage by The Times of Israel and other outlets highlights the widening gap between official claims and developments on the ground. Trump also indicated that diplomatic talks with Tehran could resume within days, signaling a possible pivot back toward negotiations after the collapse of earlier discussions. At the same time, U.S. officials continue to frame military operations as having delayed Iran’s nuclear ambitions, even as Tehran maintains its firm negotiating stance. With the blockade under scrutiny, negotiations stalled, and political pressure mounting, Trump’s “war nearly over” narrative is being closely watched. Is this a genuine step toward de-escalation—or a face-saving move as strategic challenges mount?
#Trump #IranWar #StraitOfHormuz #BreakingNews #USIran #FoxNews #MariaBartiromo #Geopolitics #MiddleEast #Diplomacy #OilCrisis #GlobalPolitics #WorldNews #USNavy #Conflict
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“‘No ENTRY ANYWHERE…’: Iran’s Big RED SEA BLOCKADE RETALIATION As Trump Chokes Hormuz”
h”ttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ga3lJ8njHA
by Times Of India
(11:26)
Iran has issued a chilling warning to the United States, threatening to block key global trade routes including the Red Sea if the ongoing US naval blockade continues. Tehran says any restriction on its oil tankers and commercial vessels could trigger a ceasefire violation and escalate tensions further. The US has already halted maritime trade to and from Iran, forcing ships to turn back and raising fears of a global energy crisis.
#Iran #RedSea #USIran #MiddleEast #BreakingNews #GlobalTrade #OilCrisis #Hormuz #WorldNews
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“Iran Downs a 600 Million Dollar Drone, Trump's Hormuz Blockade COLLAPSES”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c7PZ6cJDBNs
with Danny Haiphong and Col. Larry Wilkerson
(1:03:11)
Former Chief of Staff to US State Department and retired colonel Lawrence Wilkerson discusses the major developments surrounding the disastrous US blockade of Iran over the Strait of Hormuz and the game changing response from Russia and China.
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“Iran War: Douglas MacGregor Says 'Many Of Donald Trump's Policies Are, Frankly, Suicidal' On Iran”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0tI6rkl7In4
by India Today
(16:18)
In an interview on India Today, former Senior Advisor to the US Secretary of Defense, Colonel Douglas MacGregor, discussed President Donald Trump's threat to blockade the Strait of Hormuz. MacGregor warned that enforcing a naval blockade against Iran is highly dangerous and difficult to implement, stating, "Right at the moment, I think many of Donald Trump's policies are, frankly, suicidal." He highlighted Iran's military capabilities, noting that their unmanned systems and missiles could easily target US naval vessels. MacGregor emphasized the global economic consequences of a blockade, including rising inflation and oil prices affecting countries like India, Japan, and European nations. He cautioned that continuing this strategy could lead to a broader conflict, adding, "If he tries to stop traffic from going in, eventually, he's going to end up at war with someone somewhere." MacGregor urged the US administration to negotiate an end to the conflict and recognize the shift towards a multipolar world. #DouglasMacGregor #DonaldTrump #StraitOfHormuz #itwebvideos #IranBlockade #USNavy #IranianNavy #China #Russia #BRICS #OilPrices #PersianGulf #MiddleEastConflict #USForeignPolicy #NavalBlockade #GlobalInflation #IndiaToday
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“Britain Sold Palestine to Pay Its World War I Debts — The Balfour Declaration Was a Banking Deal”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NV_nbtMbiMw
(27:18)
In 1917, Britain wrote a 67-word letter that promised a land it didn't own, to people who didn't ask for it, over the heads of those already living there. That letter — the Balfour Declaration — is still reshaping the world today. But the story you've been told leaves out the most important part. By 1917, Britain was financially collapsing. Its national debt had exploded from six-hundred-and-fifty million pounds to nearly eight billion. Its overdraft at J.P. Morgan had hit four-hundred million dollars. Woodrow Wilson was using American money as a weapon, threatening to cut off the loans keeping the Allied war effort alive. So Britain did what desperate empires do. It made deals. It promised Palestine to the Arabs in exchange for the Arab Revolt. It secretly agreed with France to place Palestine under international administration. And then, two years later, it promised the same land to the Zionist movement — addressed personally to Lord Walter Rothschild, the most powerful banker in the world — in exchange for financial influence, propaganda leverage, and a foothold in the post-war Middle East. Three promises. Three incompatible destinations. One piece of land. And none of the people actually living there were consulted once. This is the full story of the Balfour Declaration — the financial crisis behind it, the competing secret agreements that contradicted it, the chemistry of explosives that helped make it happen, and the consequences that have never stopped unfolding.
#BalfourDeclaration #BritishEmpire #Palestine #History #WWI #Rothschild #MiddleEast #Zionism #ColonialHistory #MacroHistory #GeopoliticsExplained #HiddenHistory #IsraelPalestine #WorldWarOne #FinancialHistory
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“The Bankers Who Carved Up the Middle East - And Why We're Still Paying for It”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NGNRIuZZwlg
by Market Fault Lines
(43:28)
The secret agreement that broke the Middle East was never meant to be found. In 1916, two diplomats — one British, one French — divided the entire Arab world between their empires in a matter of weeks, without telling the Arabs who were actively dying for British promises of independence. That agreement was the Sykes-Picot deal. But the story behind it goes much deeper than two men with a map. This video traces the hidden financial architecture that made Sykes-Picot possible and permanent — the oil concessions that drove every British military and diplomatic decision, the Rothschild family's fifty years of land investment in Palestine that preceded and enabled the Balfour Declaration, the secret railroad of promises made simultaneously to Arabs, to Zionists, and to France about the same territory, and the Red Line Agreement that let a private oil cartel quietly manage the entire region's resources for decades without public knowledge. The borders of modern Iraq were drawn partly as the result of an oil company equity negotiation. The Balfour Declaration was addressed to a Rothschild for reasons that were simultaneously ideological, financial, and strategic. The Arab Revolt was funded with promises the British government had already decided not to keep. And none of the people living inside these newly drawn borders were ever asked what they wanted. A century later, the consequences are still being lived.
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“Making The Film ‘Palestine 36' (w/ director Annemarie Jacir)”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=12wXnP03BOE&pp=ugUEEgJlbg%3D%3D
by The Chris Hedges Report
(35:29)
The Palestinian epic, Palestine 36, is more than a dramatization of the past. It maps the early blueprint for Palestine’s occupation, and captures the struggle of the present.
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“I Predicted This War in 2024 — Now I'm Predicting How It Ends”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ch9L-s0hxus
with Prof. Mohamed Marandi
(24:49)
In 2024, Professor Marandi made three predictions that sounded impossible at the time — Trump would return to power, America would go to war with Iran, and America would lose that war. Now, two of those predictions are already unfolding. And what comes next may redefine the global order forever. In this video, Professor Marandi delivers his most critical analysis yet — not just how this war ends, but what happens to America, the global economy, and the balance of power once the dust settles. Using his powerful framework of Predictive History — a fusion of game theory and deep structural analysis — he lays out the only two logical endgame scenarios. Why an air war alone cannot secure victory. Why a ground invasion of Iran would become a strategic disaster. And why the real collapse won’t be military… but financial. Because at the center of this conflict lies something far bigger than war — the petrodollar system itself. This is not speculation. This is not emotional analysis. This is cold logic, backed by patterns of history, economic systems, and geopolitical reality. 🔍 IN THIS VIDEO: The three predictions made in 2024 — and the one that matters most now Why America cannot win this war from the sky The ground invasion trap — and how it could mark the end of American dominance How Yemen and Iraq are shaping a two-front strategic squeeze The $50,000 drone vs million-dollar defense problem — where the math breaks the system Why Iran refuses direct negotiation — and the deeper strategic reason behind it The fall of the petrodollar — and what it means for global currencies and your future Which regional powers rise as America steps back from the Middle East Professor Marandi’s three new predictions that reveal how this all ends If you feel like the world is entering a new phase — you’re not wrong. This is the turning point most people will only understand after it’s already happened.
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“INTERVIEW: 'I think he should be ha*ged for treason'”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X0tkrojsrw4
with George Galloway and Dan Bilzerian
Influencer and veteran Dan Bilzerian on why he's standing for Congress in Florida against Randy Fine, the Hebrew Hammer, one of the most loathsome reptiles ever to slither across the floor of the Capitol.
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“Trump’s Foe Starts New War? While World Watches Iran, China Quietly Repositions For Taiwan Conflict”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5T7ELRVX4rk&pp=0gcJCdMKAYcqIYzv
by Hindustan Times
(4:31)
China is quietly changing the game while the world is distracted. As Donald Trump doubles down on Iran, a different story is unfolding thousands of miles away, one that could reshape the balance of power in Asia. Is Beijing using this moment to redraw its Taiwan strategy? And more importantly, is this about war… or something far more calculated? For years, the assumption was simple: China would move on Taiwan when it was militarily ready. But what if that timeline is no longer the point? What if Beijing is now betting on politics, pressure, and patience instead of pure force? As tensions rise with Japan, warnings grow sharper, and military drills intensify around Taiwan, the signals are becoming harder to ignore. At the same time, China is positioning itself globally as a stabiliser in contrast to what it calls America’s “law of the jungle.” So here’s the real question: while Washington is focused on one war, is Beijing preparing to win another without firing a shot? Or is this the calm before something much bigger? #China #XiJinping #Taiwan #USChina #Geopolitics #IranWar #Trump #Japan #IndoPacific #BreakingNews #WorldNews #Military #Strategy #GlobalPower #Asia #Defense #TaiwanCrisis #ChinaVsUS #Politics #War #Diplomacy #NewsAnalysis #InternationalRelations #Security #PowerShift
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“Iran’s Hormuz BOMBSHELL Stuns Trump, Israel SHATTERS Lebanon Ceasefire”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m4fbDFykFiY
with Danny Haiphong and Scott Ritter
(1:04:31)
Former UN weapons inspector and US Marine Corps Intelligence Officer joins to discuss the latest flurry of events in the Iran war, from Iran asserting control over Hormuz Strait AND the Red Sea, to Israel violating the ceasefire already despite Trump claiming victory.
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“US Caught Changing Narrative On Hormuz Blockade? Trump Exposed After Claims Of 'Zero Ships' Crossing”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q0hpYOPTqHU
by Hindustan Times
(8:17)
Fresh controversy surrounds the U.S. naval strategy in the Strait of Hormuz as United States Central Command and senior officials revise earlier claims about a “total blockade.” After initially asserting that “zero ships” crossed, U.S. officials now say 14 vessels were turned back within 72 hours, clarifying that operations targeted traffic to and from Iranian ports — not the entire strait. The shift comes after maritime tracking data and visuals suggested multiple ships, including large supertankers, continued transiting the waterway. Donald Trump had previously described the move as a broader Hormuz blockade, adding to confusion over the mission’s scope. As enforcement expands beyond the Gulf, with U.S. forces authorized to intercept and search vessels linked to Iran, questions grow over whether Washington is recalibrating strategy after early setbacks. With around 10,000 troops deployed and tensions still high, is the U.S. redefining success in a high-stakes maritime standoff?
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“Unprovoked War on Iran”: Sanders Accuses Netanyahu of Dragging US Into Conflict”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH4xkqt6ejE
by APT
(14:27)
Senator Bernie Sanders has sharply criticized Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a Senate speech, accusing Israel of carrying out a devastating war in Gaza that he described as “genocide.” Sanders cited heavy Palestinian casualties and injuries, warning that the scale of destruction would be equivalent to tens of millions of Americans if mirrored in the United States. He also alleged that Netanyahu played a key role in pushing the United States toward an “unconstitutional war” on Iran and has long sought deeper US military involvement in the region. Sanders further referenced the ongoing conflict in Lebanon, warning of escalating regional instability and accusing Israel’s defense leadership of advocating large-scale destruction of border villages. Calling the Israeli government “extremist,” Sanders urged an immediate end to all US military aid to Israel, arguing that continued support is fueling further escalation and civilian suffering across Gaza, Lebanon, and beyond.
#US #berniesanders #israel #netanyahu #iran #apt
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“Israelis Panic Over Lebanon Ceasefire: Netanyahu Betrays Own People, IDF Lies On Hezbollah Attack?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qFNoPh86YY
by Hindustan Times
(8:13)
Northern Israel is furious over the new Lebanon ceasefire, accusing Israel’s leadership of betrayal and broken promises. Residents who have spent months in shelters say the deal was “signed in the USA” but paid for in blood in their destroyed homes and shattered communities. Local leaders warn that continued reports of Israeli strikes on southern Lebanese villages, just hours into the truce, prove that the border is anything but calm. They accuse the government of mismanaging the ceasefire, pointing to allegations that the IDF misidentified threats even during the supposed pause in fighting. Opposition figures like Yair Lapid say the government’s promises have once again “crashed on the ground of reality,” and northern mayors argue that without real enforcement and a buffer zone, this is not peace but a countdown to the next massacre. On the ground, officials like Benny Ben-Muvhar insist conditions are still too unsafe for residents to return home — despite the ceasefire on paper.
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“'Hands On Trigger': Iran IRGC Threatens 'DEADLY STRIKES' Against US-Israel Targets In Shock Message”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nooMXJwIm0Y&pp=ugUEEgJlbg%3D%3D
by Times Of India
(9:20)
Iran has issued a strong warning to the United States and Israel amid a fragile ceasefire. In a statement on Army Day, the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) declared that both its forces and the Iranian Army were “fully prepared” and had their “hands on the trigger” to respond to what they called any hostile action. The warning underscores Tehran’s readiness to retaliate with what it described as “deadly strikes” that could inflict severe damage on its adversaries. The statement comes amid reports of increased U.S. military activity, including a naval blockade aimed at restricting Iranian trade and supplies.
#iran #irgc #iranarmyday #unitedstates #israel #usiranwar #iranwar2026 #middleeastconflict #middleeastconflict
0:00 Iran IRGC Warns US, Israel: Hands on Trigger
1:01 Iran Defies US Blockade: Ships 9 Million Barrels Oil
2:05 US Blockade Fails: Sanctioned Tankers Enter Gulf
3:08 US Claims 'World-Class Blockade' Works on Hormuz
4:08 Dan Kaine Clarifies: US Blockades Iran Ports, Not Hormuz
5:08 Mohsen Rezaei: Iran Launchers Ready to Sink US Warships
6:12 Mohsen Rezaei: US Naval Blockade Doomed to Fail
7:12 Trump Orders Iran Port Blockade; IRGC Issues Warning
8:12 Iran Rejects Ceasefire Extension; Demands UN Resolution
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“Colonel Douglas Macgregor: US Launching Iran Ground Invasion!”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wypqnoH4xkE&si=B3R5zyq4pxM1rqfx
with Cyrus Janssen
(34:56)
Thanks to Private Internet Access for sponsoring today's interview with Colonel Douglas Macgregor on Iran.
🔴 Follow the Colonel's Substack Here: https://macgregorwarrior.substack.com/
🔴 Follow the Colonel's Twitter/X Here: https://x.com/DougAMacgregor 00:00
· 00:33 - Why Global Energy is a Major Risk
· 01:48 - 35% of World’s Fertilizer is Now Gone
· 03:30 - The End of the Petrodollar is Here
· 04:30 - Why the Gulf Nations Are in Trouble
· 05:45 - Why the US Went to War for Israel
· 06:15 - What is Donald Trump’s Strategy?
· 08:56 - Private Internet Access Sponsor
· 10:14 - How Long Will Iran War Last?
· 11:00 - Why the US Hasn’t Stopped Iran
· 12:30 - Is the US Blockade Working?
· 13:40 - How US Officials Are Working for Israel
· 14:15 - Why Trump Will Escalate in Iran
· 16:15 - Why Trump Can’t Leave Iran
· 17:13 - Will China Get Involved?
· 18:05 - What Will Russia Do?
· 20:00 - The Pending US Ground Invasion
· 22:00 - Why the Strait of Hormuz is Still Closed
· 23:10 - What Will Turkey Do?
· 25:30 - Will Israel Use a Nuclear Weapon?
· 26:00 - Has Trump Lost His Mind?
· 27:30 - Why Trump Will Lose Control
· 28:50 - How Long Will Ground Invasion Last
· 30:00 - Is a Peace Deal Still Possible?
· 32:44 - Final Thoughts
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“Iran Just Humiliated Trump! US Forces Are Being Slaughtered! Trump Is Terrified”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vMhniUAVgIM
with NaMaria Ferreira and Col Doug Macgregor
(23:34)
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“‘BOTH WARSHIPS CAME TOGETHER’…: Iran ‘KILL BOATS’ Force US And Israeli Navies Back? Big Hormuz Clash”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0GoNT6HotRQ
by Times Of India
(9:20)
Iran has claimed that its naval forces forced US and Israeli military units to turn back near the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical maritime routes. Rear Admiral Shahram Irani said the attempted movements toward the Sea of Oman were intercepted using “covert and deceptive” tracking, forcing a withdrawal. However, there has been no confirmation from United States Central Command or US officials. The claim comes amid rising tensions over control of Hormuz, a key artery for global energy supplies. With both sides projecting strength and limited independent verification available, the situation underscores the growing importance of narrative alongside military positioning in the region.
#seaofoman #irgcnavy #irannavy #usnavy #hormuzblockade #straitofhormuz #opepicfury #usforces #uswarships #opepicfury
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“Iran Fires 3000 Folfaghar Missiles From Bandar Abbas, 18 Warships SUNK, 12000 U.S Troops SURRENDER”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tjd9eZ79i3U
by US Power Analysis
(44:42)
Iran has done the unthinkable. 3,000 Zolfaghar ballistic missiles launched from Bandar Abbas have obliterated 18 U.S. warships in a single devastating engagement — the worst American naval disaster since World War II. 12,000 U.S. troops surrounded, cut off, and forced to surrender as Iran's precision missile architecture overwhelmed every layer of American naval defense. Iron Dome of the seas — shattered. Washington paralyzed. The Persian Gulf is now Iran's waters. This is not a skirmish. This is the day American naval supremacy died. Full strategic breakdown inside.
0:00 — The Day American Naval Supremacy Died at Bandar Abbas
8:45 — Part 1: The Battle — How 3,000 Missiles Destroyed 18 Warships in 3 Hours
17:30 — Part 2: The Zolfaghar — Iran's Weapon That Rewrote Naval Warfare Forever
26:15 — Part 3: Washington's Darkest Hour — The Superpower That Could Not Respond
35:40 — Part 4: The Will That Missiles Expressed — Iran's Conviction vs America's Vertigo
42:00 — Part 5: The Day The World Changed — Global Power Redistribution Begins
#Iran #Hormuz #Zolfaghar #USNavy #MiddleEast #GeopoliticsToday #IranVsUSA #WorldCommandBrief
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“Exclusive: Hezbollah MP Blasts Lebanese Government for Talks With Israel”
by Drop Site News with Jeremy Scahill
(33:34)
UPDATE: Shortly after publication, President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social that he had spoken with Netanyahu and Aoun and a deal had been reached. “These two Leaders have agreed that in order to achieve PEACE between their Countries, they will formally begin a 10 Day CEASEFIRE at 5 P.M. EST,” Trump wrote.
Hezbollah MP Ibrahim Al-Moussawi told Drop Site, “We will be respecting the ceasefire,” and says the deal is based on the original agreement between the US and Iran that a ceasefire would apply to Lebanon.
Al-Moussawi’s statement that this ceasefire is based on the original Iranian deal reached with the U.S. contradicts claims by Trump and Netanyahu that Lebanon would not be included, and by the U.S. State Department that the Lebanon
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“Post from Tucker Carlson Network”
https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkxg4po1YveHY9S18aL_DyRe3L6EC7IY-4m
by TCN
New horror stories from Israeli prisons go public. Seattle ups its standards now that the World Cup is coming to town. The Pentagon prepares for war... with Cuba. And Guinness World Records names a new world’s oldest chicken. Read today's TCN Morning Note for the latest on these stories and more, available now at https://readtcn.com/4sBbeLK
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“Andrea Vs Israeli IOF?”
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/V7OMEZPTLtE?si=gVlPJoasb8PnAU1L
by Middle East Eye
(short video)
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“LAVROV ATTACKS: ‘EU Elites Blocking Peace’, Russia Slams Brussels, EXPOSES War Role In Ukraine!”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUntSvOscck
by Times Now World
(17:40)
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov launched a sharp attack on Western powers following high-level talks, accusing European leaders of “torpedoing” peace efforts in Ukraine and claiming the United States is shifting the financial and military burden of the conflict onto Europe. Lavrov described the Ukrainian government as a “Nazi regime” and warned of a new Western-backed military bloc with Ukraine at its core. He also accused the European Union of rapid militarisation and double standards in international law, citing Kosovo as precedent. His remarks signal deepening tensions between Russia and the West, with implications for NATO strategy, U.S.-Europe relations, and the future of the Ukraine war. US-Iran War 2026 Latest Updates: Full coverage of the military escalation and frontline developments between the United States and Iran. Featuring technical analysis of US Air Force strikes and IRGC ballistic operations. Reported by the Times Now World editorial team.
#lavrov, #russiaukrainewar, #zelensky, #nato, #europe, #ukrainewar, #putin, #uspolitics, #geopolitics, #breakingnews, #worldnews, #serbia, #kosovo, #russia, #warnews, #military, #europeanunion, #macron, #uk, #china
At Times Now World, we bring you breaking news and real-time updates on US news, US elections, Trump, Biden, Putin, Zelensky, Russia-Ukraine war, Israel-Hamas conflict, Gaza, China-Taiwan tensions, Hungary news, NATO updates, and EU developments. Stay informed with our in-depth coverage of politics, economics, and current affairs, exclusively on Times Now World. Explore diverse perspectives and expert insights on international relations, technology, and more, all on Times Now World. Engage with dynamic discussions on global issues, including NATO news and EU updates, on Times Now World. Follow compelling stories and impactful reports on Times Now World. Discover the pulse of international affairs with Times Now World's extensive coverage of global events.
🚨 WAR UPDATE: We are providing 24/7 coverage of the
US-Iran War 2026 from our newsroom. For the full timeline of events from the
Feb 28th outbreak to today's strikes, check our official playlist: 
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Informed. Stay Global.
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“Quincy Institute Founder Predicts What Will Happen With The Strait Of Hormuz”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xnZdywXffkY
by No More Wars, with Dr. Trita Parsi
(19:10)
Dr. Trita Parsi, co-founder of the Quincy Institute, gives his predictions on what will happen next in the Iran war. Ana Kasparian discusses on The Young Turks. Do you agree with TYT's take? Tell us what you think in the comments below.
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“'Choke This Genocidal State...': Storm In U.S Senate; 'Sanction Israel' Vote As Dems Shock Netanyahu”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqAO_yfaJFc&pp=ugUEEgJlbg%3D%3Dg
by Times Of India
(17:21)
A political flashpoint erupts in Washington as the US Senate rejects efforts to block nearly $450 million in arms sales to Israel. The resolutions, led by Bernie Sanders, aimed to halt the transfer of bombs and heavy equipment amid growing concerns over the wars in Gaza and Iran. Despite support from more than three dozen Democrats, the measures were defeated with strong Republican backing for Israel. The outcome highlights deepening divisions within US politics over military aid, even as Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting international scrutiny. The vote signals shifting dynamics in Washington, raising questions about the future of long-standing bipartisan support for Israel during a time of escalating regional conflict.
#ussenate #israel #berniesanders #netanyahu #armsdeal #uspolitics #gazawar #iranconflict #militaryaid #geopolitics #washingtondc #bipartisan #middleeastcrisis
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“Is Hezbollah Beating Israel in Lebanon?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oA3k4eIjQNU
by The Chris Hedges Report
(43:39)
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“Iran Forces Lebanon Ceasefire”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FVnfcbvHeXk&t=126s
by Break Through News, with Professor Mohammed Marandi
(30:29)
Professor Mohammad Marandi, an expert on American studies at the University of Tehran, joins Rania Khalek to break down the 10-day Lebanon-Israel ceasefire that took effect on April 17 — and Iran's announcement that the Strait of Hormuz is now "completely open for the remaining period of the ceasefire." Marandi explains how Iran forced the ceasefire, stating bluntly: "Iran is not going to forsake Lebanon." He also warns that despite the pause, Tehran is actively preparing for a potential second phase of the U.S.-Israel war, one that could drag the global economy "into the abyss."
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“After Trump Sabotages Ceasefire, What Will Russia and China Do?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uW5bHpZRvEA&t=18s
by Reason2Resist, with John Helmer
(1:05:49)
On April 19, Donald Trump announced that the U.S. navy had attacked and seized an Iranian civilian cargo ship in international waters. This constituted a flagrant violation of international law, an act of war, and a severe violation of the Iran-U.S. ceasefire. Iran reportedly retaliated by firing drones at U.S. naval vessels in or near the Gulf of Oman. Dimitri Lascaris speaks with John Helmer about the possible consequences of the Trump regime's efforts to sabotage the Iran-U.S. ceasefire. In particular, what will Russia and China do now?
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“Iran FORCES US Navy to Flee as Trump's Tanker Attack BACKFIRES”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWwp3Uhb1gk
with Danny Haiphong and Alexander Mercouris
(1:02:32)
Alexander Mercouris of the Duran joins to break down the latest escalations in the Iran war as Tehran vows retaliation for US strike and seizure of an Iranian oil tanker. The world is bracing for all out war to restart and we cover this and much in this must-watch stream.
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“Iran On HIGH ALERT, FORTIFIES Borders As It Busts 'U.S.-Israeli Spy Ring’ Amid ‘Acts Of Sabotage’”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XpMWepAQKyg
by Times Of India
(9:53)
In a massive security crackdown, Iranian authorities say they have arrested more than 100 individuals linked to what they describe as “terrorist” groups. Security forces also reportedly confiscated over 3,000 weapons, along with large stockpiles of ammunition and bladed weapons, in the sweeping nationwide operation that was launched amid the war with the US and Israel. Watch the video for more details.
#iranuswar #hormuzblockade #irgc #iranportblockade #trump #usiranceasefire
Index:
0:00 Iran Security Crackdown: 100+ Terror Suspects Arrested
2:08 Israel PM: Iran Building Nuclear Bombs to Destroy Us
3:12 Israel Military Action: Foils Iran Atomic Bomb Threat
5:21 Strait of Hormuz: Iran Claims Sovereignty, Threatens Passage
7:29 Iran US Diplomacy Stalls, Trump Demands Deal
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“‘Unpredictable Situation,’ Putin Sends ‘Urgent Message’ To Iran, Trump On Mideast Conflict”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y-pqyrLkiHw
by Times Of India
(9:28)
Russia on Monday reiterated its position on the Iranian conflict, stressing on caution, restraint and openness to diplomatic engagement. Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said that Moscow hoped ongoing talks will prevent the situation from deteriorating into a 'violent scenario', which could have serious consequences for both regional security and the global economy. #putin #iran #russiaukrainewar #iranwar #middleeastconflict #usirantalks #donaldtrump #iranwar2026
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“New Burden For Trump: Arabs Blackmail USA To 'Repay War Damages Or Else...' Days Before Truce Ends”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDd1IhkoHGQ
by Hindustan Times
(8:52)
The U.A.E. is reportedly in talks with U.S. officials over a possible financial backstop, including a currency swap line, as uncertainty rises before the Iran ceasefire window closes. According to reports Emirati officials discussed options to protect the country’s financial stability if regional tensions deepen and pressure markets, foreign reserves, and dollar access.Gulf may be reconsidering currency options for oil trade if access to U.S. dollars becomes more difficult. Watch the video for more. INTERNATIONAL NEWS #UAE #USDollar #IranWar #Trump #GulfNews #China #Yuan #OilTrade #MiddleEast #Geopolitic
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“The Rothschild Who Funded Both Napoleon And His Enemies — And Made A Fortune When Napoleon Lost”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uFounkex4h4
by Market Fault Lines
(26:58)
The Rothschild family didn't just watch the Napoleonic Wars unfold — they financed them. On both sides. Nathan Rothschild in London was supplying Wellington's armies with gold while his brother James operated inside Napoleon's Paris. And when the dust settled at Waterloo, the family that had bet on both outcomes walked away richer than any army on the field. This is the story of how a family born in a locked ghetto lane in Frankfurt built the most powerful private banking network in history — by treating the deadliest conflict in modern European memory as a business opportunity. We cover Nathan's rise from Manchester textile merchant to the man who supplied nearly ten-million pounds to Britain's war effort in a single year, the intelligence network that gave him news of Waterloo before the British government itself, the bond trade that made financial history, and the anti-Semitic backlash that turned a story of extraordinary skill into a conspiracy that outlasted the century. This isn't just a story about money. It's a story about information, positioning, and what it really means to hold power in a world run by kings and generals who all need someone to pay their soldiers.
#Rothschild #NapoleonBonaparte #WaterlooHistory #FinancialHistory #OldMoney #BankingHistory #NathanRothschild #EuropeanHistory #HiddenHistory #WealthHistory #EconomicHistory #PowerAndMoney #MacroHistory #RichestFamilies #DocumentaryHistory
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“Wang Wen: China's Perspectives & Role in the Iran War”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cY6pogM1LzE
with Glenn Diesen
(35:36)
Prof. Wang Wen discusses China's approach to the Iran War. Prof. Wang Wen is the Dean & Professor of Chongyang Institute for Financial Studies at Renmin University of China (RDCY). He is also the Deputy Dean of Silk Road School, Distinguished Professor, and Executive Director of China-US People-to-People Exchange Research Centre at Renmin University of China. He serves as the Secretary-General of the Green Finance Committee of the China Society for Finance and Banking, a Research Fellow at the Financial Research Centre of the Counsellor Office of the State Council of China, and a visiting professor at more than 10 universities around the world.
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“Russia Foils 'Terror' Plot Days Before USA-Iran Truce Ends: War Tensions Reach Putin's Doorstep?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QyvEIx9nvZw
by HindustanTimes
(3:19)
A German national has been arrested in Russia’s Stavropol region over an alleged terror plot, according to security services. Officials claim the 57-year-old woman was detained in Pyatigorsk with a bomb in her rucksack, reportedly linked to an “Islamist from Central Asia.” The claims remain unverified independently. The arrest comes amid heightened global tensions tied to the Iran-U.S. crisis and security concerns. It also follows the deadly Crocus City Hall attack, underscoring ongoing threats and rising geopolitical instability.
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“Houthis Shut Down Bab el-Mandeb After U.S. Seizes Iran-Linked Oil Tanker”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OjpDk-9hkAk
by Now Cover
(30:11)
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“Iran War: US Desperately Moves Big Weapons In Mid-East After China Satellites Expose Exact Location?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lmYcu-qvBeQ
by Hindustan Times
(12:06)
The United States is reshaping its military posture in the Middle East as the fragile Iran truce nears expiry, with new deployments of advanced air defense systems raising global attention. Reports indicate that United States Army has repositioned THAAD and Patriot missile system batteries across Jordan, shifting from fixed defenses to a more dispersed and survivable network. The move comes after earlier Iranian strikes reportedly damaged key assets, forcing a rethink of defensive strategy. High-resolution imagery from Chinese commercial satellites has exposed these deployments, highlighting how modern surveillance is reshaping battlefield transparency. Analysts say dispersing launchers and radar systems reduces vulnerability to concentrated attacks but also signals heightened alertness amid escalating tensions. With Muwaffaq Salti Air Base previously targeted and the Strait of Hormuz crisis still unresolved, the region remains on edge. Is this a calculated strategic shift by Washington or a defensive scramble ahead of a potential post-truce escalation with Iran? INTERNATIONAL NEWS
#THAAD #PatriotMissile #USMilitary #IranUS #MiddleEastCrisis #Jordan #BreakingNews #Geopolitics #AirDefense #MilitaryStrategy #GlobalTensions #DefenseNews #SatelliteImagery #WarUpdates #USArmy #IranConflict #MissileDefense #WorldNews #SecurityCrisis #MilitaryDeployment
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“Is There a Way Out of the Iran War”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMg6_jGfjzM&t=2007s
by The Chris Hedges Report
(45:56)
As Iran agrees to resume negotiations in Islamabad, John Mearsheimer dissects the complicated challenges and competing interests facing the United States as the countdown to the end of the ceasefire begins.
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“Dark Hour Arrives: Iran Will Destroy Israel – Major Cities Sink into Panic”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ECRRVTPQCrc&si=o-oueVr3ry4TKPcw
by NaMaria Ferreira, with John Mearsheimer and Jeffery Sachs
(29:43)
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“Is the Iran War Coming to an End?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b8SDxqYrgxo&si=zSPjhg661XryRWGG
with Glenn Diesen and Scott Ritter
(19:04)
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“New Video Shows US Troops, on 19 April”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hCUGG_zhURc
by Hindustan Times
(8:33)
The U.S. military has released new footage showing American forces seizing the Iranian-flagged ship Touska during the night of April 19-20, in a dramatic escalation linked to Washington’s blockade of Iranian ports. According to the U.S. military’s account, the guided-missile destroyer USS Spruance disabled the vessel’s propulsion after repeated warnings, following which U.S. Marines boarded from the air and took custody of the ship. INTERNATIONAL NEWS
#USMilitary #Iran #Touska #USSCSpruance #USSTripoli #CENTCOM #ArabianSea #Marines #NavalBlockade #MiddleEast #Geopolitics #BreakingNews #ShippingCrisis #USIran #MaritimeSecurity
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“Iran forces US Navy to Flee as Trumps Tanker Attack BACKFIRES”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JWwp3Uhb1gk&t=496s
with Danny Haiphong and Alexander Mercouris
(1:02:32)
Alexander Mercouris of the Duran joins to break down the latest escalations in the Iran war as Tehran vows retaliation for US strike and seizure of an Iranian oil tanker. The world is bracing for all out war to restart and we cover this and much in this must-watch stream.
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“Trump Just Committed Political Suicide In Iran”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z0ymBwbj4zg
with Richard Wolff and Glenn Diesen
(29:07)
Economist Richard Wolff reveals how Trump’s reckless war on Iran has backfired catastrophically. Instead of victory, it is destroying his presidency, accelerating the collapse of the US Empire, and triggering a global economic meltdown with skyrocketing oil prices and the end of the petrodollar. A must-watch analysis.
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“‘NO MERCY…’: IRGC Goes Nuclear, 'FIRES' At NATO Vessels In Hormuz; ‘Helpless’ Trump Reveals”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpeTkZ4ksco
by Times Of India
(12:06)
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz are escalating after reports of ships being fired upon in the critical waterway. U.S. President Donald Trump claimed that British and French-linked vessels were targeted by Iranian forces, but subsequent reports have raised questions about those claims, suggesting different vessels may have been involved. Maritime security agencies confirmed incidents of gunfire and a ship being hit by a projectile, though no casualties were reported. As confusion grows over the identities of the vessels, the situation highlights the volatility of the region and the risks to global shipping routes. #Hormuz #Iran #USIran #BreakingNews #MaritimeSecurity #UK #France #GlobalTensions #MiddleEast #ShippingCrisis #WarNews #Geopolitics
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“Iran Just Dropped The Hammer — Middle East Will Never Be The Same”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rZZxAhI5De0&t=96s
by Danny Santos CROCHÊ, with Pepe Escobar
(30:49)
Something massive just happened. Pepe Escobar breaks down Iran’s game-changing strike and why the Middle East will never be the same again. U.S. bases under fire, Hormuz in chaos, Trump cornered — this is the beginning of the end for American dominance in West Asia.
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“Major Escalation: Iran Declares Nuclear State Path? New Statement Shocks Trump, Netanyahu”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=daDgNrAqvbw
by Times Of India
(8:32)
Iran's president Masoud Pezeshkian has sent a blunt message to Donald Trump over his country's nuclear program. In a strongly worded statement, the Iranian president has declared that no one can deprive Iran of its nuclear rights. "Our fundamental stance is based on preserving peace, stability, and security in the region," Pezeshkian added.
#masoudpezeshkian #iran #irannuclearprogram #irannuclearsites #iranuranium #donaldtrump #unitedstates
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“Post from APT”
https://www.youtube.com/post/Ugkxx6G1FqoCKKdRmt5y23JTpGl-nzkKUwih
Iran has said it has no plans for a new round of talks with the United States, as tensions rise following a series of military and diplomatic flashpoints. According to Iran’s Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Tehran will not engage in further negotiations for now — despite efforts by Washington to restart dialogue, including plans to send a delegation to Islamabad. The decision comes after the United States seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship near the Strait of Hormuz, an incident Iran has condemned as a violation of the ceasefire and described as “piracy.” Iran has also accused Washington of shifting positions and making excessive demands, further complicating diplomatic efforts. While Iranian officials have stressed that diplomacy remains important in principle, they have also warned of deep distrust toward the U.S., with prospects for renewed talks now appearing increasingly uncertain.
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“The U.S.'s Greatest Loss in the IRAN War: RUSSIA raised a Downed U.S. F-35 from the Floor of the Sea”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Sbs0HEEOhg
by Borzzikman
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“Europe Escalates - Will Russia Retaliate?”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S5Zip6u0n1A&si=9BvJ_j0b2PnmtL4i
with Glenn Diesen and Scott Ritter
(13:05)
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“Trump 'Playing With Fire' Again? Beijing Fumes At US War Games, Warns Of 'Profound Disasters...'”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lNwHiVEQiro
by Hindustan Times
(8:19)
Amid the Iran conflict, the United States ramps up massive Indo-Pacific war drills with allies, triggering sharp backlash from China. With 17,000+ troops deployed and hypersonic missile signals emerging, tensions are rapidly escalating into a wider strategic showdown. INTERNATIONAL NEWS #USChina #IndoPacific #SouthChinaSea #TaiwanStrait #MilitaryDrills #Geopolitics #BreakingNews #Defense #DF27 #WorldNews
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“What Just Happened in China is Huge”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fiDtfdBYHBQ&t=514s&pp=ugUEEgJlbg%3D%3D
by Geopolitical Economy Report, with Ben Norton
(36:25)
The US government has pushed for years for a war with China, selling billions of dollars of weapons to separatists in Taiwan. However, those plans are falling apart, after the leader of the KMT, the Chinese Nationalist Party based in Taipei, took a historic trip to the mainland, promoting peace. Ben Norton explains the importance of Cheng Li-wun's meeting with Xi Jinping, and the complex political history of Taiwan.
Topics:
· 0:00 KMT leader visits Beijing
· 1:28 US "prickly porcupine" strategy
· 2:09 KMT, Chinese Nationalist Party
· 2:48 Taiwan's ruling party DPP
· 3:27 Nancy Pelosi visit
· 4:17 Taiwan's DPP supports Israel
· 4:42 Fears of new Ukraine
· 5:22 US war plans
· 6:22 US arms sales to Taiwan
· 7:09 USA uses Taiwan as proxy
· 8:12 (CLIP) KMT leader on Ukraine
· 9:08 Is Taiwan the next Ukraine?
· 9:28 Elections results in 2024
· 10:12 Lai Ching-te is unpopular
· 10:54 Iran war hurts Taiwan
· 11:48 Energy crisis
· 12:27 TSMC and advanced chips
· 13:45 Neoliberalism
· 14:10 Developmental state
· 14:54 Economic insecurity
· 15:14 Trump tariff threats
· 15:48 Beijing does not want war
· 17:12 Beijing opposes separatism
· 18:06 UN: Taiwan is part of China
· 18:50 One China policy
· 19:46 Map of Taiwan recognition
· 20:05 List of Taiwan recognition
· 20:45 Cross-strait relations
· 22:19 Rising trade
· 23:13 One country, two systems
· 24:31 US military bases
· 24:58 Peaceful reunification
· 25:27 Poll: Taiwan independence
· 26:09 Future leader of Taiwan?
· 26:48 Divisions within KMT
· 27:27 Modern history of Taiwan
· 29:05 Chiang Kai-shek
· 29:41 Democracy?
· 30:46 Cold War One propaganda
· 31:39 Sun Yat-sen
· 34:40 Historic step for peace
· 36:14 Outro
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“JFK Nukes Bombshell Scares Israel – Here’s What the Media Hid”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IibWmU82VKk&pp=ugUHEgVlbi1VUw%3D%3D
by The Katie Halper Show
(12:49)
Palestinian-American
journalist Wally Rashid and JFK researcher Ken McCarthy lay out the case that
fear of Israeli nuclear escalation has shaped U.S. policy for decades, from
JFK’s clash with Israel’s weapons program to the Samson option today. For more from
Ken McCarthy & Wally Rashid on Israel, JFK & nukes, join us on Patreon
- 
/ patreon-full-ken-155638524 00:00 Is the US afraid to disarm Israel?
Index:
- 01:02 JFK vs. Israel's nuclear program
- 01:57 Israeli military's threat analysis on JFK
- 02:19 Israel goes nuclear by 1967
- 04:04 Would Israel use a nuke if aid stopped?
- 04:47 The 1973 Yom Kippur War nuclear blackmail
- 05:39 Netanyahu threatened to nuke Iran if US didn't back the war
- 06:43 Israel's terrifying “biological Samson” option
- 08:13 JFK tried to stop Israel and got a bullet in the head
- 09:14 How White House policy flipped after JFK
- 11:09 The Mearsheimer thesis vs. US national interest
- 12:09 America as gangster state, Israel as corner dealer
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“Kim Slams Pollard”
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/2rWvXpICyno
by BreezyPolitics, with Kim Iversen
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“The Complete Collapse of Israel! Iran Just Did the Unthinkable”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTEjL0s5HDo
by NaMaria Ferreira, with Prof. John Mearsheimer
(45:00)
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“Congratulations, Tucker Carlson!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rTEjL0s5HDo
with Katie Halper and Norman Finkelstein
(19:45)
Renowned scholar Norman Finkelstein dismantles the claim that Israel duped the United States into attacking Iran while warning that Tucker Carlson will emerge as the war's biggest political beneficiary, with his entire worldview getting a credibility boost.
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Index:
· 0:00 The "Israel tricked U.S. into war" framing
· 00:48 Joe Kent's resignation letter blames Israel for Iran, Iraq Wars
· 03:59 Kent on need to restrain Israel from sabotaging a ceasefire
· 06:07 Norm: Tucker Carlson is the real beneficiary
· 09:02 Comparing Trump’s Iran policy to the George W. Bush era
· 10:31 No evidence Israel orchestrated Iraq War
· 12:11 “Nobody dupes” Cheney and Rumsfeld
· 14:14 Iran on the U.S. agenda since 1979
· 16:01 U.S. and Israel had the same objective
· 16:47 If the war had been a cakewalk, would anyone question U.S. interest?
· 18:42 Looking for scapegoats when wars go wrong
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“Cuba's Big Bet on Russia and Why It Could Spark a 1962-Style Crisis”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x5FkOzrJHXI&t=141s
by The Duran
(13:19)
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“The Resistance Will Be Televised”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6-sqCFtq7Q&pp=ugUEEgJlbg%3D%3D
with George Galloway, with Donald Courter
(17:07)
Cuba will not go quiet into the historical night. Donald Courter reports from the besieged island the effects of Trump's starvation blockade, on the anniversary of the Bay of Pigs defeat. And how it won't be turned back into a US bordello.
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“The Trump Administration's War on Cuba”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JzWMouhvDeM&t=21s
by The Chris Hedges Report, with Medea Benjamin
(33:11)
The Trump Administration’s economic strangulation of Cuba has created unbearable hardships for the population. Medea Benjamin describes what she saw on a recent solidarity delegation and what people can do to break the blockade.
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“Declaring Health Sovereignty”
https://corbettreport.com/declaring-health-sovereignty/?utm_source=substack&utm_medium=email
by James Corbett
(55:29)
Despite recent setbacks, the WHO is still alive and kicking and seeking to impose their global biosecurity agenda on the world. So, what should we do about it? Today on Solutions Watch, James talks to members of the International Health Reform Project about their new report on The Right to Health Sovereignty and lays out his own thoughts about health sovereignty and how to achieve it.
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News from Underground by Mark Crispin Miller
“In memory of those who “died suddenly” in the United States and worldwide, April 13-20, 2026”
by Mark Crispin Miller
Actor Patrick Muldoon (57); C&W songwriter Don Schlitz; wrestler Van Hammer; baseballers Garret Anderson, Jack Birtwell (21); footballers Joe Ross, Trent Hunter (36); radio host Bob Kevoian; & more
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“Jean Smart's ‘unexpected triple bypass’; Sen. Ben Sasse, X Factor's Amber Woods have Stage 4 pancreatic cancer; rocker Tom Dumont has early-onset Parkinson's; ESPN's Dick Vitale has 5th cancer”
by Mark Crispin Miller
HBO actress Helena Riley faints, fractures spine; "Live with Kelly and Mark" announcer Déjà Vu has Bell's palsy; WDIV sportscaster Jamie Edmunds has breast cancer; & more
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“Lady Gaga cancels show; Bryan Adams pulls out of show, festival canceled; UK: The Enemy cancels shows; Lisa McHugh in hospital with sepsis; GE: comic Torsten Sträter cancels shows”
by Mark Crispin Miller
TX weatherwomen Diamond Dickson, 28, has terminal kidney cancer; UT county councillor Karl McMillan steps down due to "cancer problems"; BE: rocker Mauro Pawlowski, 54, has Alzheimers; & more
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“More on the Apollo moonshine, and its half-assed sequel”
by Mark Crispin Miller
Here, if you haven't read or watched them, are several further resources for a proper grasp of the Apollo psy-op, followed by some observations on the Artemis gabfest…
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“Operation Gladio, NATO’s Secret Armies and the Hidden War inside Cold War Europe”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQNSun4OlUw
by Cold War Files
(51:02)
For decades during the Cold War, Western Europe lived with a secret that most of its citizens never knew existed. Hidden beneath democratic institutions, elections, and public life was a clandestine network of stay-behind armies, armed, trained, and prepared for war in complete secrecy. Known collectively as Operation Gladio, these networks were created to resist a potential Soviet invasion. But as the years passed and that invasion never came, their role became far more controversial. This documentary examines the real, documented history of Operation Gladio, tracing its origins in the aftermath of World War II, its expansion across NATO countries, and the Cold War fear that justified its existence. From Italy to Belgium, Switzerland, and beyond, Gladio reveals how Western intelligence agencies built secret paramilitary structures beyond democratic oversight, stockpiled weapons, trained operatives, and prepared for guerrilla warfare on their own soil. As Europe entered the turbulent decades of the 1960s and 1970s, political instability, terrorism, and violence raised disturbing questions about whether these hidden networks remained purely defensive, or whether elements within them became entangled in domestic political conflict. Parliamentary investigations in the late Cold War period would eventually expose Gladio’s existence, triggering public outrage, unresolved trials, and one of the most unsettling reassessments of Western democracy in modern history. This film does not rely on fiction or speculation. It is built entirely on historical records, parliamentary inquiries, declassified material, and documented events. It explores how fear reshaped democratic governance during the Cold War, how secrecy became normalized, and why the legacy of Operation Gladio continues to matter today. This is the hidden history of Cold War Europe, where the battle was not only fought across borders, but within nations themselves.
#OperationGladio #ColdWar #ColdWarDocumentary #NATO #NATOSecretArmies #CIA #CIAColdWar #ColdWarEurope#StayBehindArmies #GladioItaly #coldwarhistory #coldwarsecrets #declassified #historicaldocumentary #europeanhistory
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“How three terrorist groups formed the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) | The Big Picture”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCGtHMxNrXY&t=545s
by Middle East Eye
(31:38)
Before the formation of the Israel Defense Forces in 1948, there were three underground Zionist militias - The Haganah, the Irgun and the Lehi. They differed in tactics and beliefs, and at times fought with each other - but together they terrorised Palestinian villages and executed attacks and bombings against the British to force them to give up control of the land. They blew up hotels in Jerusalem, embassies in Europe and assassinated a UN mediator. After Israel was officiated as a state - the three militias would create the IDF - and their leaders would go on to form Israel’s government, become politicians, ambassadors and Prime Ministers. And their dark history would be forgotten. This week on The Big Picture, we unpack that history.
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“‘OPEN YOUR EYES’: Lavrov’s Stunning Speech Warns Muslim States Of Israeli-U.S. ‘Conspiracies’”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I6-sqCFtq7Q
by Times Of India
(7:25)
Sergei Lavrov has issued a blistering critique of Western and Israeli military actions, framing the strikes on Iran as "unprovoked aggression." In a wide-ranging speech, the Russian Foreign Minister accused the West of attempting to inflict a "strategic defeat" on Russia by assembling a new military bloc under the leadership of Volodymyr Zelensky. Lavrov compared current European movements to the invasions of Napoleon and Hitler, claiming that modern "European values" have become synonymous with the revival of Nazism. From the instability in Afghanistan to the "stagnation" of the Palestinian cause, Lavrov argues the world is being trapped in a cycle of manufactured chaos.
#lavrov #russia #iran #geopolitics #zelensky #nato #serbia #eurasia #israel #usa
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“Here’s Why The U.S. Could NEVER Use Nukes On Iran!”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-7GBls43SXw
by The Jimmy Dore Show
(8:46)
Jimmy shares a video analysis explaining why the US cannot drop a nuclear bomb on Iran, arguing that doing so would break the "nuclear taboo" in place since 1945, trigger a global arms race, and push Russia and China into direct confrontation. The video outlines that Iran's nuclear facilities are buried deep in mountains, meaning multiple bunker-buster nukes would release radiation poisoning US allies and troops in the region. The video also warns that Iran would respond with cyberattacks on US civilian infrastructure, unleash its Axis of Resistance proxies (Hezbollah with 100,000+ missiles and Houthis), and block the Strait of Hormuz, spiking oil prices to $100-200 per barrel and crashing the economy. Jimmy and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger add that the US possesses even worse non-nuclear "energy weapons" and weather weapons that remain classified, concluding that Trump likely meant those, not nukes, when threatening to "end a civilization."
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“The Truth is Bigger Than Epstein”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LCFsTnEGiE&t=314s
with Kim Iversen and Whitney Webb
(53:36)
Originally aired 03/27/25: Whitney Webb has been a professional writer, researcher and journalist since 2016. She has written for several websites and, from 2017 to 2020, was a staff writer and senior investigative reporter for Mint Press News. She currently writes for Unlimited Hangout. She is the author of the book One Nation Under Blackmail. https://x.com/_whitneywebb
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“This isn’t Theory Anymore — The Thiel/Epstein Power Network Is Being Built Now”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0l7CRjf_h-A
with Whitney Webb
(10:27)
What if the system people keep warning about isn’t some future plan? What if it’s already here — being built in plain sight through defense contracts, digital identity systems, AI infrastructure, political networks, and the same elite circles that keep appearing across scandal after scandal? In this video, we break down a disturbing overlap involving Peter Thiel, Jeffrey Epstein, Leslie Wexner, JobsOhio, Anduril, Ohio digital ID infrastructure, and the broader argument that private power is increasingly operating behind a public shell. The source discussion frames these as separate headlines that may actually form one ecosystem. Some parts of that overlap are concrete. The New York Times reported that Jeffrey Epstein invested $40 million into two funds managed by Valar Ventures, a firm co-founded by Peter Thiel. JobsOhio says Anduril is building its massive 5-million-square-foot “Arsenal-1” facility in Pickaway County near Rickenbacker International Airport, with more than 4,000 jobs projected. Ohio’s official digital identity system is real too. InnovateOhio says OHID allows citizens and businesses to use one account to access multiple state systems, with identity proofing, access logging, real-time analytics, and secure sign-in features. And when the video turns to the Ohio corruption model, that’s not imaginary either. The Public Utilities Commission of Ohio says its HB6-related investigations followed the DOJ criminal probe and resulted in FirstEnergy’s Ohio utilities being ordered to pay $250.70 million in restitution and forfeitures, later followed by a settlement. This video asks the bigger question: are we just looking at corruption, elite networking, and industrial policy — or are we watching the construction of a new power system in real time? Important note: this video discusses reported facts, official infrastructure, and commentary-based interpretations. Some of the broader conclusions in the script are analytical claims drawn from the source discussion and should be understood as analysis, not as settled legal findings.
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“Gorbachev Confessed Before His Death Who Destroyed the USSR”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7fv9UGmnuho
by Secret Soviet Files
(1:09:44)
On August 30, 2022, the world split in two. The West mourned a hero. Russia sent a wreath. The same man. The same death. Two completely opposite verdicts. How does the son of a collective farm worker from a remote Stavropol village become the ruler of a nuclear superpower — in a system deliberately designed to prevent exactly that? Why did every single reform he launched end in catastrophe, not once, not twice, but five times in a row? And who, exactly, was celebrating when it was all over? This is not a biography. This is an investigation. Every fact in this series comes from historical records, declassified documents, and firsthand accounts of people who were in the room. Each detail, taken alone, can be explained away. But placed in sequence — in the right order, with the right question attached — they form a picture that is very difficult to look away from. A Nobel Peace Prize. A Pizza Hut commercial. A quiet meeting in a Belarusian forest. Three signatures. And a flag coming down from the Kremlin — without a war, without a referendum, without a goodbye. The countdown may have started long before anyone was told the clock was running. Watch all five parts. Then decide for yourself.
#Gorbachev #SovietUnion #ColdWar #USSRcollapse #HistoricalInvestigation #Perestroika #1991 #DocumentaryHistory #Glasnost #SovietHistory #RussianHistory #NoblePeacePrize #Kremlin #HistoryMyths #Geopolitics #BelovezhaAccords #Yeltsin #KGB #SecretHistory #ForbiddenHistory #HiddenTruth #HistoricalDetective #ColdWarHistory #USSRhistory #Andropov #RealHistory #InvestigativeJournalism #HistoricalDocumentary #SovietCollapse #WhoWon
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“The Story of Freedom Day”
by James Corbett
A cautionary Tale :
Freedom Day began when Chicago was obliterated. Occurring as it did on the morning of April 1st, however, no one believed the news.
“Mushroom cloud over Chicago” was the headline read around the world, in every country, in every language. In the white-hot flash of a single unthinkable moment, the Windy City was gone. The famed skyline. The “L” train. Wrigley Field. Two million human souls. Gone.
Nearly everyone in the old political unit of USA took the news in the same way: with disbelief. “April Fool’s,” they insisted. “A deepfake,” they claimed. “Iranian disinfo,” they rationalized.
But then, moments after the initial report flashed across their screens, something happened that actually worried them: their screens went dark.
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“Tech elites invest in doomsday bunkers and remote islands as anti-AI anger grows”
with Kei Pritsker, The Grayzone
(2:59)
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman tried to calm the public after someone tried to firebomb his house. But in secret he and other tech CEOs are preparing for a scenario where AI collapses society. The Grayzone's Kei Pritzker explains why so many tech elites are investing massive sums in hidden bunkers.
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Friends, The places families rely on to live their daily lives, from grocery stores to schools, are now part of a system where fear can walk through the door at any moment. That is what happens when an agency like ICE operates without clear limits, without accountability, and without consequences. It does not stay contained. It spreads into the fabric of everyday life. ICE has become increasingly dangerous, unpredictable, and deadly. Deaths in custody are rising. Reports of racial profiling are widespread. Even U.S. citizens have been detained. These are not isolated incidents. They are the result of an agency that is operating with expanded power and limited restraint, creating fear that no one is fully safe. This is a democracy issue at its core. When people are afraid to exist in public spaces, to shop, to work, to live openly, participation in civic life collapses. Power shifts toward those who can act without scrutiny, while everyone else is pushed into silence. That is how rights erode in real time. That is why Trader Joe’s United is demanding a simple policy that Trader Joe's does not allow ICE into stores unless they present a valid judicial warrant. It is a basic protection that sets a clear line, one that respects both the law and the safety of everyone inside. Tell Trader Joe’s to adopt a sanctuary store policy and keep ICE out without a warrant. Trader Joe’s has refused to seriously engage with this proposal. That refusal has consequences. Workers are left exposed, and customers walk in with their families, trusting that the space is safe, while knowing it may not be. All of them are being placed at risk because the company will not take a minimal step to protect them. This is how corporate power intersects with democratic failure. When institutions refuse to act, even when the solution is clear and reasonable, they reinforce a system where accountability disappears, and fear becomes normalized. Silence becomes complicity. Across the country, people are stepping up to protect each other. Workers are organizing. Communities are demanding safeguards. They are drawing lines where institutions refuse to. That is what democracy looks like under pressure, people forcing change when those in power will not. Trader Joe’s can still make the right decision. They can protect their workers, their customers, and the communities they serve by adopting this policy now. Tell Trader Joe’s to become a sanctuary from ICE’s violence and put safety first. Let’s stand with workers and make Trader Joe’s protect the people inside its stores. - LeeAnn LeeAnn Hall |
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“Trump Paid Settlement In 2025?! Marjorie Taylor Green Exposes Trump's Coverup On Piers Morgan”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp2NEFo4utI
with Dave Neal
(22:10)
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“BOMBSHELL allegations about Trump's family”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jp2NEFo4utI
by David Pakman Show
(13:30)
Chris Christie attacks Donald Trump, Jared Kushner, and Lindsey Graham while sharing allegations about family conflicts Become a Member: https://www.davidpakman.com/membership
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“Hidden Trump Videos FOUND by Meidas as SECRETS SURFACE”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQjIvmw0BIE&t=50s&pp=ugUHEgVlbi1VUw%3D%3D
by The Meidas Touch
(19:11)
MeidasTouch host Ben Meiselas reports on Donald Trump’s hidden tapes from his 1991 beauty pageant that MeidasTouch uncovered and Meiselas shows how Trump used his pageants for evil purposes. Visit https://meidasplus.com for more!
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“I Watched Melania’s Movie, so you wouldn’t have to.”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUvwjRnQceA
with Alice Cappelle
(27:09)
Quick correction The picture of Melania at the beginning wasn’t for the movie, it was from an earlier shoot. Bonjour! New video on the one and only...Melania Trump. I've been teasing this one so much! I wasn't satisfied with the very curated portrayals of Melania so I decided to do my own research, compile everything into a script and share it with you.
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“Trump’s FOX Interview on Iran Was a Total Mess”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JOqO8FdZbhE
by Bulwarkmidia
(13:39)
Trump called into FOX News for an interview on the Iran war—and quickly fell apart. Will Saletan methodically breaks down how Trump contradicted himself on Iran’s nuclear program, claimed total victory while admitting ongoing threats, and shrugged off rising gas prices and the economic fallout.
Chapters:
00:00:00 Iran and Trump
00:01:30 Nuclear Claims
00:03:53 Strait of Hormuz
00:06:31 Negotiations
00:07:22 Maxed Out
00:08:48 The Media
00:09:31 Gulf of America
00:11:15 Oil Prices
00:12:58 Wrap up
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“The Purpose Of a System Is What It Does”
with The Corbett Report
(32:47)
The purpose of a system is what it does. But what does this deceptively simply aphorism mean? And how can we use it to explain the Iran war and every other important systemic event in the world? Good questions. Let’s answer them!
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“U.S. To Begin Automatic Draft Registration in December”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RyiEC_8fH4A
by Democracy Now!
(7:42)
Donald Trump just signed a defense bill that quietly puts millions of young men onto the draft rolls automatically. No registration step. No decision point. Just a system that assumes bodies are available if they decide to escalate another war.
That comes as Trump ramps up tensions abroad, moves more troops into the Middle East for his war on Iran, and refuses to rule out sending ground forces. The same people pushing this escalation just made sure they have a deeper bench of young Americans ready to be pulled in.
And the winners are not hard to find. Defense contractors, weapons manufacturers, and the network of war profiteers surrounding Washington have spent years shaping policy to keep conflict alive. Every new deployment means new contracts. Every escalation means higher profits. They are not the ones risking their lives. They are the ones cashing in.
We have a responsibility to draw a line before it goes further. Congress still has the authority to reverse this, but only if the pressure is impossible to ignore.
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“US Nuke Scientists Are Mysteriously Disappearing! - New World Next Week”
by The Corbett Report
(24:19)
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