The Pakistan General Who Picked Up the Phone & Paused a War in Iran
by New Rules [4-8-2026]. He holds no elected office. But on the night of April 6-7, he was arguably the most consequential person in the world. Field Marshal Asim Munir – Pakistan’s army chief since November 2022 – was simultaneously on the phone with US Vice President JD Vance, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff, and Iranian…
Larry Johnson: Statement of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council on the Two-Week Ceasefire and Negotiation Conditions
by Larry Johnson [4-7-2026] Larry C. Johnson(bio). If you think the war is over, think again. Iran has not agreed to a ceasefire. They have agreed to stop retaliating as long as Israel and the US stop their attacks. So that ball is in the West’s corner. Despite the White House claim that the Strait…
“Iran’s plan is to shift the paradigm in West Asia and restore its status as a major power” — Interview with Alastair Crooke (Part-2)
by Think BRICS [4-4-2026] Alastair Crooke(bio). According to the former British intelligence officer, since the 1970s the US has used its Sunni Arab allies in the region to try to weaken Iran. In the second part of his exclusive interview with Brasil de Fato, Crooke – a former MI6 agent and former European Union adviser…
Mohammad Marandi, Lt Col Danel Davis – Iran: Just a Bunch of Crazy Bastards According to Trump?
by Daniel Davis, Deep Dive [4-6-2026] Seyed Mohammad Marandi(bio). (RAD: This very relevant interview with Professor Marandi starts at 18:22 after waiting for a good internet connection with Tehran. I’m posting this interview as a very important marker for future reference. Is Trump going to irrationally plunge the world into a depression more severe than…
Iranian underground missile cities: Engineering marvel & key to victory!
by Geopolitics Prime [4-6-2026]. Iran’s missile cities have proven virtually invincible and highly effective in the war-so how are they structured? Iran began developing its underground missile bases in 1984 (42yrs ago), during the war with Iraq. Development has continued uninterrupted ever since located deep within the heart of mountains the interior space resembles a…
Larry Johnson: What the Hell Happened with the Rescue of the F-15E WSO in Iran?
by Larry Johnson [4-6-2026] Larry C. Johnson(bio). Iran’s air defense system succeeded on Friday, April 3, in downing a US F-15E over Iran. There is some dispute and confusion about the exact location (more about that later). The pilot and the WSO (i.e., Weapons System Officer) both successfully ejected but were separated. The pilot was…
Ray McGovern, Glenn Diesen: The Death of NATO – Time for a New Strategy?
by Glenn Diesen [4-5-2026]. (RAD: With Ray McGovern’s background of about 7 decades, he has a lot of experience to draw upon from his time in the CIA & beinf fluent in Russian. He still reads news in Russian. He alo has a knack for telling stories about his journey & what he has learned…
Larry Johnson: Know Your Adversary… Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei, Not a Fortunate Son
by Larry Johnson [4-4-2026] Larry C. Johnson(bio). I say adversary instead of enemy. Mr. Khamenei and the Iranian people are not the enemies of the US. They did not attack us on February 28, we attacked them… And we did so while the Iranians were engaged in good faith negotiations, or so they thought. Iran’s…
Pepe Escobar, Dialogue Works Highlights: IRAN RETALIATION IMMINENT
by Dialogue Works Highlights [4-3-2026] Pepe Escobar(bio), Nima Rostami Alkhorshid(bio). A heated discussion examines the escalating conflict involving Iran, describing it as a broader war impacting civilians and infrastructure. The speakers strongly criticize U.S. leadership claims, arguing attacks target critical facilities and reflect strategic failure. They highlight shifting regional dynamics, including fractures among Middle Eastern…
Winning the info war, one brick at a time: Iran’s new Lego-style video is absolute cinema
by Geopolitics Prime [4-3-2026]. In Iran, the name Haider (often spelled Heydar or Heidar in Persian) is of Arabic origin and means “lion” or “brave one,” symbolizing courage, strength, and nobility. The name is deeply significant in Iranian culture and Shia Islam as a title for Imam Ali ibn Abi Talib, the first Shia Imam…
“This Is an Asymmetric War Iran Has Prepared for Decades” — Interview with Alastair Crooke (Part-1)
by Think BRICS [4-2-2026] Alastair Crooke(bio). (RAD: This is an amazing discussion of what Iran has learned by observing the various wars America & Israel have been involved in. They have carefully analyzed the various shortcomings & devised ways to take advantage of the US & Israeli shortcomings. Iran has highly educated technical people &…
Pepe Escobar, Nima Alkhorshid: Iran Just CHANGED the Balance of Power in the Middle East after Trump’s speech +++
by Dialogue Works [4-2-2026] Pepe Escobar(bio), Nima Rostami Alkhorshid(bio). (RAD: Pepe was in a very depressed mood after listening to Trump’s speech last night, so he really blasted Trump’s stupidity & the illegal actions that Trump plans to unleash on the innocent citizens of Iran. By the end, Pepe was feeling more hopeful. We can…