Andrei Martyanov: Iran Just SHOT DOWN a New Jet and Drops Hammer After Israel’s Nuclear Attack

Analysis of Iran-US tensions: Iranian air defenses reportedly engaging US aircraft raises questions about American military capabilities against capable adversaries. Discussion covers petrodollar decline as nations shift to yuan/rubles for energy trade, Iran's strategic control of the Strait of Hormuz, and limitations of US expeditionary warfare doctrine. Examines shifting Middle East dynamics, Arab states' positioning, Russia-China-Iran cooperation, and geopolitical realignment toward a multipolar world. Topics include sustainability of prolonged conflict, impacts on global energy markets, morale challenges within Western forces, and emerging power structures challenging established hegemony. A sobering look at how technological, economic, and strategic realities are reshaping global power balances in real-time. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.