EPISODE · Jun 17, 2026 · 1H 3M
US-Israel Clash Begins | Iran’s Power | Is Israel Doomed?
from Conversations Among The Ruins · host Charles Erickson
Are we watching the beginning of the great US-Israel decoupling? In this episode, we break down the monumental shifts happening in the Middle East and Washington. We discuss Donald Trump's shocking pushback against Netanyahu, his criticism of strikes in Lebanon, and how the threat of Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz—and skyrocketing US gas prices—forced his hand.We also dive into the internal battles within the US "Deep State," including the Pentagon/DIA leaking that Israel is a critical spy threat, alongside the controversial new NDAA provisions aiming to fuse US and Israeli intelligence. Is the tide of American public opinion finally turning?Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: A Wild Ride in the Middle East01:10 - The US-Israel Decoupling Begins02:40 - Trump Criticizes Israel’s Strikes in Lebanon05:10 - Israel Rages: "A Stab in the Back"08:50 - Can Trump Actually Reign in Netanyahu?13:50 - The Real Reason Trump Made the Deal: Gas Prices20:00 - Iran's Ultimate Leverage: The Strait of Hormuz21:40 - Does Israel Have Blackmail on US Politicians?30:00 - Iran Emerges as the Regional Hegemon43:30 - Deep State Pushback: NDAA & Intelligence Fusion44:50 - Pentagon/DIA Labels Israel a "Critical Spy Threat"48:30 - The Massive Shift in American Public Opinion54:00 - Moral Clarity and the Future of US Foreign PolicyGo Deeper:https://ruinsreport.com/Substack: https://conversationsamongtheruins.substack.com/Support the Conversation:Join as a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW9CSfmP6gEjqtOdGTD_JKw/joinBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/amongtheruins
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Are we watching the beginning of the great US-Israel decoupling? In this episode, we break down the monumental shifts happening in the Middle East and Washington. We discuss Donald Trump's shocking pushback against Netanyahu, his criticism of strikes in Lebanon, and how the threat of Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz—and skyrocketing US gas prices—forced his hand.We also dive into the internal battles within the US "Deep State," including the Pentagon/DIA leaking that Israel is a critical spy threat, alongside the controversial new NDAA provisions aiming to fuse US and Israeli intelligence. Is the tide of American public opinion finally turning?Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: A Wild Ride in the Middle East01:10 - The US-Israel Decoupling Begins02:40 - Trump Criticizes Israel’s Strikes in Lebanon05:10 - Israel Rages: "A Stab in the Back"08:50 - Can Trump Actually Reign in Netanyahu?13:50 - The Real Reason Trump Made the Deal: Gas Prices20:00 - Iran's Ultimate Leverage: The Strait of Hormuz21:40 - Does Israel Have Blackmail on US Politicians?30:00 - Iran Emerges as the Regional Hegemon43:30 - Deep State Pushback: NDAA & Intelligence Fusion44:50 - Pentagon/DIA Labels Israel a "Critical Spy Threat"48:30 - The Massive Shift in American Public Opinion54:00 - Moral Clarity and the Future of US Foreign PolicyGo Deeper:https://ruinsreport.com/Substack: https://conversationsamongtheruins.substack.com/Support the Conversation:Join as a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW9CSfmP6gEjqtOdGTD_JKw/joinBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/amongtheruins
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