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EPISODE · Apr 11, 2026 · 53 MIN

Iran Is Losing — And the Regime Could Collapse | Cliff May

from רוח מערבית - The Western Spirit · host Ariel Whitman

In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Cliff May, founder and president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), to break down the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran — and what the world is getting wrong about it.Is Iran actually winning — or is the regime being quietly dismantled?Cliff May explains why the current conflict could reshape the Middle East, weaken Iran’s military capabilities, and potentially lead to the collapse of the regime. He also discusses the role of China, Russia, and the broader “axis of aggressors” challenging the West.The conversation also dives into the media narrative surrounding the war, the rise of misinformation, and why some voices in the United States appear to be echoing narratives that benefit America’s adversaries.Topics include:.*Is Iran losing the war?*Could the Iranian regime collapse?*The Strait of Hormuz and global energy security*Media bias and information warfare*The role of China, Russia, and global power shifts*The future of US and Israeli strategy in the Middle EastThis is a must-watch conversation for anyone trying to understand what’s really happening beyond the headlines.📌 Watch, share, subscribe and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: [email protected]:00Introduction to the Current Conflict03:54Assessing the War's Progress07:54The Strait of Hormuz and International Waters11:51The Role of Propaganda in Warfare15:58Media Narratives and Public Perception19:55Political Dynamics and Anti-Israel Sentiment23:57Reflections on Tucker Carlson's Shift27:15The Challenge of Defending Democracies28:37The Evolving Threat Landscape30:29The New Right and American Values33:15Media Influence and Political Narratives34:29Europe's Role in Global Conflicts38:47The Impact of Immigration on European Politics40:02China's Strategic Interests in the Middle East45:33The Future of U.S. Involvement in Global Conflicts#Iran #Israel #China #War #BreakingNews #WesternSpirit

In this episode of The Western Spirit, Ariel Whitman sits down with Cliff May, founder and president of the Foundation for Defense of Democracies (FDD), to break down the war between the United States, Israel, and Iran — and what the world is getting wrong about it.Is Iran actually winning — or is the regime being quietly dismantled?Cliff May explains why the current conflict could reshape the Middle East, weaken Iran’s military capabilities, and potentially lead to the collapse of the regime. He also discusses the role of China, Russia, and the broader “axis of aggressors” challenging the West.The conversation also dives into the media narrative surrounding the war, the rise of misinformation, and why some voices in the United States appear to be echoing narratives that benefit America’s adversaries.Topics include:.*Is Iran losing the war?*Could the Iranian regime collapse?*The Strait of Hormuz and global energy security*Media bias and information warfare*The role of China, Russia, and global power shifts*The future of US and Israeli strategy in the Middle EastThis is a must-watch conversation for anyone trying to understand what’s really happening beyond the headlines.📌 Watch, share, subscribe and join the conversation to uncover what’s really at stake.📌 Support the channel by buying me coffee! ☕️ https://buymeacoffee.com/westernspirit📌 For business inquiries, including advertising opportunities on our show, please email us at: [email protected]:00Introduction to the Current Conflict03:54Assessing the War's Progress07:54The Strait of Hormuz and International Waters11:51The Role of Propaganda in Warfare15:58Media Narratives and Public Perception19:55Political Dynamics and Anti-Israel Sentiment23:57Reflections on Tucker Carlson's Shift27:15The Challenge of Defending Democracies28:37The Evolving Threat Landscape30:29The New Right and American Values33:15Media Influence and Political Narratives34:29Europe's Role in Global Conflicts38:47The Impact of Immigration on European Politics40:02China's Strategic Interests in the Middle East45:33The Future of U.S. Involvement in Global Conflicts#Iran #Israel #China #War #BreakingNews #WesternSpirit

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