Iran HUMILIATED the US — Trump Forced to Sign Peace Deal? | Silk and Steel

In this episode, Carl Zha joins the show to analyse the newly announced Iran memorandum and what it could mean for the United States, China, the Middle East, and the global economy.The discussion explores whether the agreement represents an Iranian victory, China's behind-the-scenes diplomatic role, the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz, sanction relief, and why the conflict exposed major changes in the global balance of power.Carl explains how China's long-term energy strategy, economic resilience, and regional diplomacy positions Beijing to play an increasingly influential role while the United States faces mounting economic and political pressure.Topics Covered • Is this an Iranian victory? • Trump's new Iran memorandum explained • China's diplomatic role behind the scenes • Pakistan's role in negotiations • Why the Strait of Hormuz matters • Oil markets and the global economy • China's energy strategy • Strategic petroleum reserves • Sanctions relief and Iran's economy • BRICS and the Belt & Road Initiative • The future of U.S. influence in the Middle East • Israel, Lebanon, and regional security • What happens over the next 60 days? Whether you agree or disagree with the analysis, this conversation offers an in-depth look at one of the biggest geopolitical developments of the year.► Join UK Column Live every Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 1pm UK time or watch previous live recordings here: https://bit.ly/UKColumn_Live► [UK Column Website] Explore all our written and video content on the official UK Column website: https://www.ukcolumn.org/► [Support UK Column] Please donate to support our independent journalism & investigative journalism: https://support.ukcolumn.org/► [UK Column YouTube] Please subscribe to the UK Column News YouTube channel for more alternative news and independent news: https://bit.ly/ukcolumnofficialFollow #UKColumn on:► X: https://x.com/ukcolumn► Telegram: https://t.me/ukcolumn► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/UKColumnExtracts► Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uk_column_news