EPISODE · Apr 21, 2026 · 1H 3M
Paul Craig Roberts: Iran vs USA: US Forces FORCED to Retreat as Iranian Retaliation Turns the Tables
from Dialogue Works
Examines Iran-US tensions amid fragile ceasefire, questioning Washington's strategic clarity and external lobbying influence on policy. Argues expansionist territorial agenda drives regional conflict, rendering negotiations futile without addressing this core issue. Military analysis highlights limited options in Persian Gulf as missile capabilities threaten naval assets. Explores why one side hasn't seized strategic initiative despite leverage, warning escalation risks global economic disruption through oil supply shocks and fertilizer shortages. Concludes that without confronting fundamental territorial ambitions, diplomacy remains stalled while regional powers face mounting pressure, potential nuclear escalation, and worldwide consequences for economies and civilian populations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Examines Iran-US tensions amid fragile ceasefire, questioning Washington's strategic clarity and external lobbying influence on policy. Argues expansionist territorial agenda drives regional conflict, rendering negotiations futile without addressing this core issue. Military analysis highlights limited options in Persian Gulf as missile capabilities threaten naval assets. Explores why one side hasn't seized strategic initiative despite leverage, warning escalation risks global economic disruption through oil supply shocks and fertilizer shortages. Concludes that without confronting fundamental territorial ambitions, diplomacy remains stalled while regional powers face mounting pressure, potential nuclear escalation, and worldwide consequences for economies and civilian populations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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