The ongoing confrontation between Iran and the alliance of United States and Israel has escalated into one of the most dangerous crises in the Middle East.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴In this interview, Iranian political analyst and professor Foad Izadi discusses the impact of the US-Israeli attacks on Iran, the situation inside the country, and how Iran is preparing for what could become a long regional war.We discuss the daily life of ordinary Iranians under the attacks, strikes on oil depots and refineries, and the diplomatic stance of Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian regarding Iran’s relations with neighboring Gulf countries.Izadi also responds to reports from the United States National Intelligence Council suggesting that bombing campaigns or decapitation strikes would not change the Iranian government. We examine the statements from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps that military operations will continue despite diplomatic messaging.Key topics in this interview include:• How the war is affecting everyday life inside Iran• US-Israeli strikes on Iranian energy infrastructure• President Pezeshkian’s diplomatic strategy toward regional neighbors• The role of the IRGC’s drone and missile capabilities• Whether Iran is preparing for a long war of attrition• The role of Iran’s regional allies including Hezbollah and Hamas• The impact of the war on Palestine and Gaza• Whether the Global South can play a role in supporting Iran• Izadi’s message to Americans about propaganda and public perception of the warProfessor Izadi argues that despite political tensions, Iranians do not hate Americans, and that the conflict is rooted in geopolitical power struggles rather than hostility between peoples.This interview provides an important perspective rarely heard in Western media about the US-Israel-Iran war and the broader Middle East crisis.🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴

In this interview, political scientist and Middle East scholar Norman Finkelstein discusses the ongoing US-Israeli attack on Iran and explains why the current crisis is fundamentally different from the 2003 Iraq War.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴Finkelstein argues that while the Iraq invasion in 2003 primarily reflected US strategic interests, the current escalation with Iran is driven largely by the interests of Israel, with the United States playing a supporting role.He also reflects on the differences between the massive anti-war mobilization during the Iraq War and the protests emerging today against the Iran war. According to Finkelstein, the 2003 demonstrations were largely activist-driven, while the current protests appear more spontaneous and organic.Topics discussedWhy the Iran war differs from the Iraq War in 2003Internal military debates within the US establishmentIsrael’s role in shaping the conflictAnti-war protests then and nowWhat this conflict means for the Middle EastThis conversation offers historical context and political analysis at a critical moment in the escalating confrontation involving the US, Israel, and Iran.🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴

Former US diplomat and China expert Chas W. Freeman Jr. joins us to analyze the rapidly escalating conflict between Iran, Israel, and the United States.In this interview, Freeman breaks down the first eight days of the war, the military and political dynamics shaping the conflict, and what it could mean for the future of the Middle East.We also discuss the recent statement by Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian announcing a conditional halt to strikes against Gulf countries. Is this a strategic decision by Tehran to isolate Washington and Tel Aviv while opening diplomatic channels with Gulf states?Topics covered in this interview:Chas Freeman’s assessment of the first 8 days of the US-Israeli attack on IranIran’s military and political strategy in the warWhy President Pezeshkian announced a conditional halt to strikes on Gulf countriesAre Gulf states independent enough to challenge US pressure?Is Iran trying to separate Gulf monarchies from US-Israeli strategy?What this war means for the balance of power in the Middle EastFreeman, a former US Assistant Secretary of Defense official and ambassador, offers a rare insider perspective on the strategic calculations behind the conflict.

In this interview, Iranian political analyst Mohammad Marandi discusses the ongoing war involving Iran and the role of Western powers, media narratives, and regional alliances.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴We asked him about the progress of the war, the propaganda campaign against Iran in Western media, and whether the conflict is now turning into a war between Iran and the collective West.He also responds to criticism from some pro-Iran commentators regarding the role of Iran’s allies in Iraq, the position of the Sadrist movement, and the broader dynamics inside Iraq.Another key topic discussed is the role of the Kurds, especially after reports that Kurdish groups rejected an offer from Donald Trump to participate in the war.Marandi also shares his views on Al Jazeera’s coverage of the conflict and whether media outlets are shaping international perceptions of the war.Finally, we discuss the role of the Global South and whether countries outside the Western bloc are doing enough to support Iran diplomatically or politically.Topics covered in this interview:Progress of the Iran warWestern media narratives and propagandaIs this a war between Iran and the Collective West?The role of European countries in the conflictIraq militias and the Sadrist movementKurdish position in the warAl Jazeera’s coverage of the conflictThe response of the Global South🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴

We spoke with Joti Brar, leader of the Communist Party (Marxist-Leninist) Great Britain, about the escalating US-Israel attack on Iran and the wider geopolitical consequences.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴In this interview, Joti Brar argues that Iran is responding to an imperialist war and that its struggle represents a broader anti-imperialist resistance in the Middle East. She also discusses why Western media narratives treat conflicts differently — condemning Russia in Ukraine while often justifying US military intervention.We also discuss the political mood in Europe and the UK, the declining public support for new wars compared to earlier US interventions in Iraq and Afghanistan, and why sections of the international left struggle to support the Islamic Republic of Iran despite its role in resisting Western imperialism.Topics CoveredIran’s response to the US-Israel attackIs Iran leading an anti-imperialist resistance in the region?Media narratives: Ukraine war vs Iran warWhy Western publics are less supportive of war todayEurope and Britain’s role in the conflictWhy some sections of the left refuse to support IranThis interview explores the global political implications of the war, the future of US power in the Middle East, and debates inside the international left about anti-imperialism.If you enjoy independent geopolitical analysis and interviews with global thinkers, subscribe to the channel and support our work.🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴#Iran #IranWar #MiddleEast #AntiImperialism #USForeignPolicy #Israel #Geopolitics #JotiBrar #IranIsraelWar #GlobalPolitics

We interviewed former U.S. Army Colonel Lawrence Wilkerson on the escalating US-Israel war with Iran and the rapidly changing geopolitical situation in West Asia.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴Col. Wilkerson gives a blunt assessment of the war, warning that both the United States and Israel are not in a good military position because of Iran’s smart tactics and growing military capabilities, including technologies developed with support from Russia and China.He also discusses the consequences of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, which is sending global oil prices soaring and threatening energy security in Europe.In this interview we ask:• What is the current military balance between Iran, Israel, and the United States?• Could Turkey be drawn into the conflict after reports of missile interceptions?• Is Israel trying to trigger a wider war that could pull NATO into the conflict?• How will Europe deal with the energy crisis if it refuses rapprochement with Russia?• Are there plans in Washington to destabilize Iran using insurgent groups similar to past wars in Syria and Iraq?• What could the future relationship between Arab states and Iran look like after this war?Wilkerson argues that Iran can afford to take a long strategic view, while the United States lacks a coherent long-term strategy. He warns that a full invasion of Iran would be catastrophic and could severely weaken U.S. global power.This interview examines the risk of regional escalation, the global oil shock, NATO dynamics, and the shifting balance of power in West Asia.Topics CoveredUS-Iran warIsrael-Iran conflictStrait of Hormuz crisisTurkey and NATO escalationMiddle East geopoliticsGlobal oil pricesUS foreign policy🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴

We interviewed geopolitical analyst KJ Noh on the escalating US-Israeli attack on Iran and the growing risk of a wider regional war.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴In this in-depth conversation, KJ Noh explains why the current confrontation could expand beyond Iran and Israel into a full-scale regional conflict across West Asia. He argues that Iran may hold a strategic advantage due to its ammunition reserves and war preparedness — raising serious questions about whether a prolonged war would accelerate the decline of US hegemony in the region.We also discuss:Could this war spiral into a regional conflict?Does Iran have the upper hand if the war prolongs?What would happen if the United States is forced to withdraw?Will Gulf monarchies reassess their alignment with Washington, or deepen their “vassal” relationship?Why is US war messaging weaker and more chaotic this time — is it Trump’s hubris or internal divisions?What can people inside the United States do to stop the war?How should the Global South respond and build solidarity with Iran at this moment?This conversation situates the Iran conflict within the broader crisis of US empire and shifting global power structures.If you’re following our interviews with voices like Scott Ritter, Jeffrey Sachs, Trita Parsi, and Chas Freeman, this discussion with KJ Noh adds another crucial perspective on the geopolitical stakes of the Iran war.Subscribe for more in-depth analysis on West Asia, US foreign policy, and the shifting balance of global power.🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴#Iran #IranWar #USForeignPolicy #IsraelIran #WestAsia #Geopolitics #GlobalSouth #USIsrael #MiddleEastCrisis #EmpireDecline

We interviewed Laith Marouf on the rapidly escalating Lebanon front amid the ongoing US-Israeli attack on Iran.🔴🔴🔴Support Independent media to remain bold: https://patreon.com/IndiaGlobalLeftLink for donation: https://paypal.me/sankymudiar🔴🔴🔴As tensions rise across West Asia, the possibility of a broader regional war grows. In this in-depth conversation, Marouf breaks down the ground situation in Lebanon, the military balance between Israel and Hizballah, and whether Israel can realistically launch a ground invasion.He discusses:• The current ground reality inside Lebanon• Can Israel invade southern Lebanon?• Hizballah’s military doctrine and defensive strategy• The role of the Lebanese government and its ties to the United States• Internal political contradictions within Lebanon’s complex society• The impact of a two-front war on Israel (Iran + Hizballah)• The possibility of a third front opening with Ansar Allah (Yemen)• Whether recent events mark a turning point against Western imperialism and Zionism in the region• Western media silence on the killing of Iranian children and the propaganda narratives during Al-Aqsa FloodIs Israel prepared for a prolonged regional war?Can Hizballah withstand and counter a ground invasion?Will the conflict expand beyond Lebanon and Iran?Watch the full interview and share your thoughts below.🔴🔴🔴Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@indiagloballeftTwitter: https://twitter.com/Indiagloballeft Instagram https://www.instagram.com/indiagloballeft/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61559411353392Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/69Y9iCWUv8ha3ATsPWtWk0?si=ee1f0de3de094f17Telegram: https://t.me/+WNlqoiv1Rhg5NjEx🔴🔴🔴#Lebanon #Israel #Iran #Hizballah #Hezbollah #AnsarAllah #WestAsia #MiddleEastConflict #USIsrael #Geopolitics #LaithMarouf #ResistanceAxis