In this episode, we break down the potential for imminent war as Trump meets with Netanyahu. We analyze the dangerous escalation of "Tanker Wars," where the US is seizing ships carrying Iranian and Venezuelan oil—potentially crossing a red line with China. We also discuss the crisis of Western legitimacy, the fallout from the Epstein scandal, and whether Zionism is facing a permanent backlash in the US. Finally, we cover the Starlink situation in Ukraine/Iran and the recent military purges in China.

Timestamps:00:00 Intro & The "Ruins Report" Clips Channel01:05 Trump, Netanyahu & The Push for War with Iran05:09 Tanker Wars: US Seizing Oil & Provoking China11:00 Internal Destabilization & The "1%" of Extremists16:00 The Epstein Scandal, "Baal," & Western Legitimacy21:00 De Facto Annexation of the West Bank24:56 The Rising Backlash Against Zionism33:00 Who Would Win a US-Iran War?40:37 Starlink in Ukraine & Intelligence Failures in Iran49:35 Economic Collapse & The Mystery of Gold Reserves51:35 Purges in the Chinese Military Leadership

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