Richard Wolff, Glenn Diesen: US Defeat in Iran and End of the US Empire
by Glenn Diesen [6-17-2026]. (RAD: This is a very thought provoking discussion that deserves our attention. Professor Wolf identifies a feature of capitalism that is generally not understood. It inevitably leads to widening the gap between the poor & the rich. He takes a look at the Chinese hybrid system of capitalism & socialism. How…
Trump signs memorandum of understanding with Iran
by RT [6-17-2026]. (RAD: Although both the US & Iran have signed this MoU, there are some difference between this version and what Larry Johson published, although they are similar. We probably have to wait for Iran to publish an official version of the MoU that was signed by both sides. – RAD) The 14-point…
Larry Johnson: What Triggered Trump to Make the Deal with Iran?
by Larry Johnson [6-18-2026] Larry C. Johnson(bio). To quote James Carville, “Its the economy stupid!” On Monday I wrote: So the question we ought to ask is why did Donald Trump blink and accept the proposal that Iran proffered way back in April? I think there are several reasons, but the principal one is that…
Trump’s Iran truce marks a defeat for American power
by Dmitry Trenin [6-16-2026]. Dmitry Trenin is a research professor at the Higher School of Economics and a lead research fellow at the Institute of World Economy and International Relations. He is also a president of the Russian International Affairs Council (RIAC). He served in the Armed Forces of the USSR and the Russian Federation,…
Iran declares victory over US
by RT [6-18-2026]. The newly signed memorandum of understanding is a “record of US failure,” Tehran’s chief negotiator has said. The newly signed memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran is a diplomatic victory for Tehran secured through strength and is evidence that Washington failed to achieve any of its military objectives, Iranian officials…
Russia wants to reset Persian Gulf security – Can it?
by Murad Sadygzade [6-17-2026]. (RAD: Notice how this Russian approach builds on finding ways for everyone to cooperate and resolve their differences & challenges through constructive dialogue. This is a significant difference for how the US sows division & chaos to project power favorable only to the US with its endless wars. – RAD) Murad…
Alexander Dugin: How Iran Won the War Against Israel and America. The new Middle East reality.
by Alexander Dugin [6-17-2026]. (RAD: Alexander Dugin is a highly respected Russian philosopher. As such, he often ties things together in ways that others don’t see, as he has done here. – RAD) Alexander Dugin explains how Iran has emerged victorious in its war against Israel and the United States, and why this dramatic shift…
Pepe Escobar, Zulfiqar Ali: Iran’s Final WARNING to Trump Over Hormuz-Will the US–Iran War Restart??
by Transition Protocol [6-16-2026] Pepe Escobar(bio). Iran sent the United States a secret, coded warning – and repeated it three times through Pakistan – just as the US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz heads to signing. In this exclusive breakdown, Pepe Escobar and Zulfiqar Ali reveal the hidden terms behind the agreement: the…
Alastair Crooke: Post-Iran war: The end of an era, not to decline, but as a trigger to abrupt change
by Alastair Crooke [6-15-2026] Alastair Crooke(bio). Trump’s chokehold on oil, tariffs, and tech backfired – forging a new era of self-sufficient economies and generational confrontation. Professor Michael Hudson, in a recent discussion, takes issue with those who speak today of the ‘decline of the U.S. hegemon’. A decline implies something goes up and down, Hudson says,…
Pepe Escobar, Danny Haiphong: Trump CAVES to Iran Strike Threat, Israel FURIOUS – Is War OVER?
by Danny Haiphong [6-15-2026] Pepe Escobar(bio). (RAD: This is an excellent analysis of what has been behind getting the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) ready to be signed by the US & Iran. Pepe explains the events that finally forced Trump to agree to this MoU. Of course, everyone is concerned whether the US will abide…
Pepe Escobar: How Iran engineered its multipolar breakthrough
by Pepe Escobar [6-15-2026] Pepe Escobar(bio). Let’s start with a historic statement, by Iran’s Supreme National Security Council (SNSC). The key takeaways: “The Islamic Republic of Iran, in light of the guidance of its martyred Leader, has completed its superiority over the American-Zionist enemy.” “The text of the memorandum of understanding regarding negotiations to end…
Larry Johnson, Mohammad Marandi, Nima Alkhorshid – BREAKING: US and Iran Reach Deal; Full Details Inside
by Dialogue Works [6-14-2026] Larry C. Johnson(bio), Seyed Mohammad Marandi(bio), Nima Rostami Alkhorshid(bio). (RAD: The current negotiations in Iran ended just 2.5 hours before this video was recorded. Because of stupid recent aggression in Lebanon by Netanyahu, Trump agreed to key demands from Iran. Whether Trump agrees tomorrow when he wakes up is another matter.…