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EPISODE · Mar 1, 2026 · 30 MIN

Why the U.S. Has Already Lost to Iran. | Mar 1

from Hot News · host Avis Ahmed

Sunday, March 1, 2026The United States and Israel have officially launched a full-scale regime change war against Iran, but initial reports suggest the opening decapitation strikes failed to eliminate the top leadership. With the Strait of Hormuz now closed and a horrific massacre of schoolgirls in Minab igniting regional fury, we break down why this "Operation Epic Fury" has already spiraled out of control.Bloggerhttps://blog.hotnews.pk/2026/03/us-israel-attack-iran-strait-of-hormuz.htmlFeatured ExpertsScott Ritter: A former UN weapons inspector who argues that the U.S. has already lost this war in the first ten hours due to a lack of a viable ground plan and depleted munitions. He reports that the strike on civilian schools has unified the Iranian public and destroyed any remaining U.S. diplomatic credibility.Col. Daniel Davis: A retired military expert who details why the U.S. is logistically unprepared for a weeks-long campaign and how Iranian drones are successfully breaching "invincible" U.S. air defenses.Prof. Mohammad Marandi: A Tehran University professor reporting live from the ground on the slaughter of over 85 schoolgirls and the "steadfast" resolve of the Iranian military to outlast the U.S..Dr. Trita Parsi: An expert in Iranian-American relations who reveals that President Trump rejected a major diplomatic breakthrough just hours before choosing an illegal war of aggression.Matthew Hoe: A former Marine Corps captain who breaks down the "unintended consequences" of this regional conflict, including the potential for monarchies in the Gulf to be overthrown.Key Topics CoveredDecapitation Strike Failure: We analyze the botched attempts to assassinate Ayatollah Khamenei and President Pezeshkian.Retaliation Against U.S. Bases: Uncovering the damage at the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and the Al-Udeid air base in Qatar.Strait of Hormuz Blockade: The immediate impact of Iran’s decision to shut down 20% of the world’s oil supply.The Minab School Massacre: Examining the fallout from the strike that killed 85+ Iranian students during their Saturday work week.Munitions Crisis: Why U.S. generals warned that current stockpiles cannot sustain a high-intensity war for more than two weeks.Missile Cities and Asymmetric Warfare: We break down Iran’s deep underground launch facilities and their plan for a war of attrition.Regional Instability: Saudi Arabia and Jordan’s shifting roles as they face direct Iranian missile threats.To stay informed on the frontlines of this global crisis, Subscribe to the Hot News Channel. If you value authoritative, anti-war analysis that cuts through the propaganda, please Rate us 5 stars on Spotify.

Sunday, March 1, 2026The United States and Israel have officially launched a full-scale regime change war against Iran, but initial reports suggest the opening decapitation strikes failed to eliminate the top leadership. With the Strait of Hormuz now closed and a horrific massacre of schoolgirls in Minab igniting regional fury, we break down why this "Operation Epic Fury" has already spiraled out of control.Bloggerhttps://blog.hotnews.pk/2026/03/us-israel-attack-iran-strait-of-hormuz.htmlFeatured ExpertsScott Ritter: A former UN weapons inspector who argues that the U.S. has already lost this war in the first ten hours due to a lack of a viable ground plan and depleted munitions. He reports that the strike on civilian schools has unified the Iranian public and destroyed any remaining U.S. diplomatic credibility.Col. Daniel Davis: A retired military expert who details why the U.S. is logistically unprepared for a weeks-long campaign and how Iranian drones are successfully breaching "invincible" U.S. air defenses.Prof. Mohammad Marandi: A Tehran University professor reporting live from the ground on the slaughter of over 85 schoolgirls and the "steadfast" resolve of the Iranian military to outlast the U.S..Dr. Trita Parsi: An expert in Iranian-American relations who reveals that President Trump rejected a major diplomatic breakthrough just hours before choosing an illegal war of aggression.Matthew Hoe: A former Marine Corps captain who breaks down the "unintended consequences" of this regional conflict, including the potential for monarchies in the Gulf to be overthrown.Key Topics CoveredDecapitation Strike Failure: We analyze the botched attempts to assassinate Ayatollah Khamenei and President Pezeshkian.Retaliation Against U.S. Bases: Uncovering the damage at the U.S. Fifth Fleet in Bahrain and the Al-Udeid air base in Qatar.Strait of Hormuz Blockade: The immediate impact of Iran’s decision to shut down 20% of the world’s oil supply.The Minab School Massacre: Examining the fallout from the strike that killed 85+ Iranian students during their Saturday work week.Munitions Crisis: Why U.S. generals warned that current stockpiles cannot sustain a high-intensity war for more than two weeks.Missile Cities and Asymmetric Warfare: We break down Iran’s deep underground launch facilities and their plan for a war of attrition.Regional Instability: Saudi Arabia and Jordan’s shifting roles as they face direct Iranian missile threats.To stay informed on the frontlines of this global crisis, Subscribe to the Hot News Channel. If you value authoritative, anti-war analysis that cuts through the propaganda, please Rate us 5 stars on Spotify.

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