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EPISODE · Apr 29, 2026 · 1H 12M

John Helmer: The Middle East Will Never Be the Same: Iran's UNTHINKABLE Play, U.S. & Israel Respond

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Analysis of US-Iran tensions and Russia's strategic role. Covers Tehran's Moscow diplomatic visit, military intelligence cooperation, and Russia's dual-track foreign policy approach. Discusses Iran's three-stage negotiation framework, the strategic leverage of the Strait of Hormuz, and allegations of US naval war crimes against Iranian vessels. Examines internal divisions within US and Russian leadership circles, economic pressures impacting political stability, and how asymmetric warfare strategies are reshaping global power dynamics. Historical parallels from Vietnam to ancient Greek history inform the analysis of how weaker states can deter stronger adversaries through strategic unity, economic leverage, and exploiting adversary miscalculations. A deep dive into the complex geopolitics of an escalating global conflict with implications for energy markets, regional security, and the future of international diplomacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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