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Geopolitical analyst and journalist Pepe Escobar returns from Yemen for an update on Trump's losing war on Yemen and what it says about US escalations with Iran. Is Trump bluffing, or should Putin, China, and Iran and the multipolar world be on high alert fo4r the unthinkable? This stream is a must-watch for all the latest in geopolitics.
#yemen #iran #trump
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Main Topic:
The video analyzes the ongoing conflict in Yemen, the broader geopolitical implications of US foreign policy in the Middle East, and the developing strategic alliance between Russia, China, and Iran (the "new Primakov Triangle").
Key Points:
- Yemen War: The US is blindly bombing Yemen with no accurate intelligence, resulting in civilian casualties. The Houthis (Ansarallah) are experienced fighters with sophisticated military capabilities and enjoy widespread support. Trump's statement about sinking ships suggests US warships have been hit, despite official silence.
- US Foreign Policy: The US is pursuing an absurd and illegal war in Yemen to defend Zionists. The West is now essentially a Zionist-US-Israel axis. The US obsession with "decapitation" strategies, modeled on the failed Israeli campaign against Hezbollah, is misguided.
- Russia-China-Iran Alliance: Russia, China, and Iran are coordinating their approach to the Iranian nuclear deal and counteracting US actions. The strategic partnership treaty between Russia and Iran is significant, allowing for potential Russian military-technical assistance to Iran in case of attack. This alliance is not a military one, but a comprehensive partnership.
- Trump's Approach: Trump is receiving poor information about Iran's capabilities and is being manipulated by the Zionist lobby. His conditions for Iran are unrealistic and amount to a declaration of war.
- Potential for Wider Conflict: A US attack on Iran would be an attack on a BRICS member and could trigger a wider conflict. The situation is extremely serious, with the potential for a major war between the US and Iran.
- Irrationality vs. Rationality: The conflict is framed as a clash between the irrationality of the US/Zionist axis and the rationality of Russia, China, and Iran, who are pursuing a more equitable world order.
- Normalization of Genocide: The apex of postmodernist disease has led to the normalization of genocide, as reflected in the situation in Gaza.
Highlights:
- Pepe Escobar shares firsthand observations from his recent trip to Yemen, emphasizing the Houthis' resilience and the US's lack of intelligence.
- The discussion highlights the significance of the Russia-Iran strategic partnership treaty and its implications for regional security.
- The video emphasizes the potential for a major conflict in the Middle East and the need for rational diplomacy to de-escalate tensions.
- Escobar describes the current geopolitical landscape as a "clash of rationality against irrationality," with the US and its allies representing the latter.
- The video concludes with a pessimistic outlook, emphasizing the normalization of genocide and the potential for a devastating war.
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