Alastair Crooke: Iran Was Ready for This War… And It Could Change the Middle East Forever

Analysis of escalating Iran-Israel-US tensions: alleged targeted killings, psychological warfare, and Iran's asymmetrical strategy with underground infrastructure and decentralized command. Examines shifting Israeli media narratives, Iranian public resilience amid attacks, and US political anxiety over war costs and midterm elections. Iran's control of Hormuz Strait impacts global energy markets; China remains largely unaffected while European allies show reluctance to join US-led coalition. Iran's strategic objectives: end cycles of conflict, lift sanctions, remove US bases from region, establish Gulf security architecture. Discussion covers escalation risks including nuclear dimensions and undisclosed Iranian capabilities. Key insights on why conventional military approaches struggle against asymmetrical warfare doctrines, and how economic pressure and logistics shape modern conflict outcomes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.