Larry Johnson: Another American Ex-Pat’s View of Russia

by Larry Johnson [7-11-2026] Larry C. Johnson(bio). John McKeller is a retired American who lives in Russia. Here is his story Larry recently posted remarks by an American expat who shared his perceptions of life in Russia. In a follow-on to that post, Larry graciously offered to publish my commentary on the topic. My goal…

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei’s lesson from beyond the grave

by Murad Sadygzade [7-10-2026]. Murad Sadygzade is the President of the Middle East Studies’ Center in Moscow, a research institution dedicated to understanding the complexities of the Middle East. He is a visiting Lecturer at HSE University, RANEPA, and MGIMO University (Odintsovo), ensuring future generations are informed about the region. Engaging in high-level discussions as an expert of…

Vijay Prashad, Zulfiqar Ali: BREAKING- IRAN May Just QUIT the Nuclear Treaty NOW; Will Iran Attack US Bases in Iraq Next? WARNING

by Transition Talks [7-10-2026] Vijay Prashad(bio). (RAD: This discussion also shows how important it is to consider insights of experts who have an indepth understanding of the cultures & history for specific regions of the world. This is especially true when negotiating with stake holders in another culture that is different than our own. There…

Larry Johnson – The Sour Crude Problem: Why America’s Refineries Depend on Imports and Why It is Relevant to the Strait of Hormuz

by Larry Johnson [7-10-2026] Larry C. Johnson(bio). The US/Israeli war with Iran has focused the world’s attention on oil because of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. When the war started I thought oil was just oil. Okay… I was ignorant. But over the course of the last four months I have received quite…

Pepe Escobar, Larry Johnson, Zulfiqar Ali: BREAKING- Pepe EXPOSES Iran’s Warning; One More Strike and We Leave the NPT; Will Iran Build the Bomb?

by Transition Protocol [7-9-2026] Pepe Escobar(bio), Larry C. Johnson(bio). (RAD: There is a lot to unpack here & you are encouraged to listen to  the full discussion. A few points. Although Trump has been saying that Iran is begging for negotiations to resume, it is Trump who is begging Pakistan to get Iran back to…

Pepe Escobar, Danny Haiphong: Trump Begins ALL-OUT WAR, Iran’s Hypersonic Missiles SMASH Qatar & Jordan

by Danny Haiphong [7-9-2026] Pepe Escobar(bio). (RAD: No matter how you look at it, for Trump to restart bombing Iran before the funeral services for Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei were over was a huge mistake!!! The Iranians, Global South & most of the world outside of the US orbit are even more fed up with…

Pepe Escobar: How Khamenei’s last act is defeating NATOstan

by Pepe Escobar [7-9-2026] Pepe Escobar(bio). We interrupt this program to announce that the MoU cat has left its coma – and has virtually flatlined. That was entirely predictable. Baboon of Barbaria and his minions broke their pledge to waive oil sanctions on Iran. The commitment was revoked by the Treasury Dept. They broke the wobbly ceasefire…

Larry Johnson: Trump Declares MoU With Iran is Dead

by Larry Johnson [7-9-2026] Larry C. Johnson(bio). (RAD: Trump is committing suicide. – RAD) The drama over the Strait of Hormuz escalated on Wednesday with Donald Trump declaring the MoU with Iran is dead and vowed more attacks on Iran. Trump continues to insist that Iran has no right to interfere with any ship trying…

Larry Johnson: Unbridled Delusions Regarding Iran and Ukraine

by Larry Johnson [7-8-2026] Larry C. Johnson(bio). Lots going on tonight. The biggest news is that the US has once again violated the MoU by attacking Iran. To understand the extent of this violation it is essential to recall what is stated in paragraph 5 of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United…

Max Blumenthal with Prof Seyed Mohammad Marandi: Going to Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei’s funeral & discussing the importance of Khamenei & Iran

by The Grayzone [7-6-2026] Seyed Mohammad Marandi(bio). (RAD: In this excellent discussion, we not only learn a lot about Iran, we also gain more respet for how important Ali Khameini has been to the religious, political & military evolution of Iran. His influence willl be felt for generations to come. Listen & learn. – RAD)…

Danny Haiphong, Zulfiqar Ali: PAKISTAN Foiled a Plot to KILL Khamenei’s Son – US–Iran Deal in ISLAMABAD.

by Transition Protocol [7-7-2026]. Sources inside Pakistani military intelligence channels say a plot to assassinate Mojtaba Khamenei during Tehran’s funeral processions was uncovered and stopped – and that warning, delivered to the White House through Qatar and Oman, may have reopened the door to a US-Iran deal. Now, according to Transition Protocol’s source chain, the…

Pepe Escobar, Larry Johnson, Zulfiqar Ali: BREAKING- The Secret MOU Returns – Pakistan Guards IRAN in Islamabad July 11, TRUMP Invited to Join

by Transition Protocol [7-6-2026] Pepe Escobar(bio), Larry C. Johnson(bio). Transition Protocol has learned that Pakistan has moved from mediator to operational security guarantor in the revived US-Iran diplomatic channel – providing surveillance, military intelligence, and protection to Iran’s delegation ahead of the confirmed July 11 Islamabad talks. Field Marshal Asim Munir’s discussions with Iranian leadership…