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…
Stealthy, cheap and lethal: Why Iranian mini-sub strikes fear into the US Navy
by Geopolitics Prime [4-2-2026]. Iran has placed 20 Ghadir-class midget submarines along the seabed of the Strait of Hormuz. What’s known about these silent killers? The Ghadir-class submarine Displacement: 117 tons, or 125 tons submerged Crew: seven Dimensions: Length 29m, Width 9m Propulsion: Diesel-electric with secondary retractable propeller Armament: Two 533 mm (21-inch) torpedo tubes…
Douglas Macgregor, Glenn Diesen: Iran War Destroyed NATO, Gulf States, Israel & U.S. Empire
by Glenn Diesen [4-1-2026] Douglas Macgregor(bio). (RAD: The Strait of Hormuz is only closed to those states unfriendly to Iran. In the end, the US can’t remain in the Persian Gulf. Since this was recorded before Trump’s speech today, it looks like Trump intends to double down, instead of admitting defeat & leaving. This definitely…
Larry Johnson: Donald Trump’s Addled Speech on Iran
by Larry Johnson [4-1-2026] Larry C. Johnson(bio). Wow! That was awful. Was Trump sedated? His monotone, delusional delivery reminded me of the character Dustin Hoffman played in Rainman. Trump plowed no new territory. Instead, he provided a Reader’s Digest summary of his recent Truth Social posts… i.e., Iran is defeated, the Iranian Navy and Air…