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…

Nord Stream: A lie too big to fail

by Tarik Cyril Amar [7-6-2026]. Tarik Cyril Amar is a historian and expert on international politics. He has a BA in Modern History from Oxford University, an MSc in International History from the LSE, and a PhD in History from Princeton University. He has held scholarships at the Holocaust Memorial Museum and the Harvard Ukrainian Research…

Khamenei’s funeral reflects ‘a real sense of unity’ in Iran – analyst

by RT [7-6-2026]. The high turnout reveals the unwillingness of Iranians to allow the US to decide who will govern them, Christopher Helali has told RT. Hundreds of thousands are attending the funeral of slain Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran in a clear display of solidarity and defiance by the country’s people,…

Larry Johnson: Why Can’t the Russian’s Defeat Ukraine?

by Larry Johnson [7-6-2026] Larry C. Johnson(bio). I received the following email and question from a friend, a man with extensive experience in the US defense realm, who is a solid analyst. His question is legitimate and I will attempt to answer it. He wrote: Dear Larry I read your interesting message. I am at…

Alex Krainer, Zulfiqar Ali: Will the U.S. and Israel ATTACK Iran Again in 2026? Pakistan’s Nuclear Umbrella’s ROLE

by Transition Protocol [7-4-2026]. (RAD: This is another very important discussion. Alex Krainer was able to explain the tectonic shift that is taking place in the world that we need to be aware of. He also made it clear that there are people above Trump that have been pursuing these very destructive policies for a…

Pepe Escobar: Is the MoU cat dead, alive or in a coma?

by Pepe Escobar [7-3-2026] Pepe Escobar(bio). The MoU cat better slip out of its coma, fast. Otherwise, Total, Devastating Chaos is bound to prevail. These oh so meticulous Persians. How to impart to Barbaria that they’ve got to implement paragraphs 1, 4, 5, 10 and 11 of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) their own president…

Larry Johnson: A Retired American’s Perspective on Life in Russia

by Larry Johnson [7-3-2026] Larry C. Johnson(bio). In light of the Western propaganda portraying life in Russia as a horror show of economic chaos and deprivation, I decided to post an article submitted to me by an ex-pat American who currently resides in Simferopol, Crimea. Let’s call him Dan. Enjoy: Just over a year ago…

Vijay Prashad, Zulfiqar Ali: Israel’s Secret Plan, US’s Silence – Is Iran’s Supreme Leader the Next Target?

by Transition Protocol [7-3-2026]. Sources tell Transition Protocol that Israel’s targeting of Iran’s new Supreme Leader, Mojtaba Khamenei, has moved beyond Netanyahu’s “wish list” into operational planning – during the very week millions fill the streets of Tehran, Isfahan, and Qom for Ali Khamenei’s funeral. Vijay Prashad and Zulfiqar Ali break down why a strike…

Mike Adams: Why China’s Open Source AI Will Crush the US Industry and Collapse the Semiconductor Bubble

by Mike Adams [7-2-2026]. I am an accomplished AI platform developer. I’ve used all the popular models, and I run a 48-workstation mini data center with various GPUs, running open source models for a variety of tasks. I’m here to tell you that, without question, China’s open source models are going to crush the U.S.…

Alastair Crooke: Russia hearing the European clamour for war, announces it is ready

by Alastair Crooke [7-2-2026] Alastair Crooke(bio). Russia has now made the strategic decision in response to prepare for war in Europe. The de-escalation framework that unfolded in the U.S.-Iran Lucerne talks largely stayed true to the original Iranian 10-point plan. Meanwhile, President Trump and Vice-President Vance deliberately muddy the waters, claiming that Iran has already…