Col Douglas Macgregor: NO, the IRAN WAR is NOT OVER (Daniel Davis)

Colonel Douglas Macgregor argues that official U.S. statements claiming success in Operation Epic Fury are misleading and resemble overly optimistic reporting during the Vietnam War.

Key points:

Statistics vs. reality: Macgregor says officials—including Pete Hegseth and Donald Trump—are emphasizing statistics (targets hit, sorties flown, missile reductions) that don’t prove strategic success.

Historical parallel: He compares the messaging to Vietnam and even the bombing phase before the ground war in the Gulf War, where reported destruction levels were exaggerated until troops saw the real situation.

Iran still capable: Despite heavy strikes on air defenses and industry, Iran continues launching ballistic missiles and damaging targets in Israel and the Gulf region.

Leadership strikes ineffective: Attempts to kill or remove top Iranian leaders have not caused collapse; replacements quickly take power.

Targeting problems: Iran is reportedly shooting down reconnaissance platforms, making it difficult for the U.S. to find missile launch sites.

War likely to continue: Macgregor believes the conflict is far from over despite statements suggesting it will end soon.

Major global economic impact:

About 25% of the world’s oil supply is reportedly offline due to disruptions in Gulf production and shipping.

35% of global fertilizer shipments are halted.

Rising energy costs could increase electricity, manufacturing, and food prices worldwide.

Global supply stress: Europe already had low natural-gas reserves, while countries like China and India depend heavily on Gulf oil—making the conflict a major risk for global energy markets.

Bottom line:
Macgregor argues that the war is being publicly portrayed as a rapid success, but in reality Iran retains significant military capability and the conflict could have long-lasting military and global economic consequences.



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 11, 2026.]

Col. Macgregor: Israel is DESTROYING itself and there's no coming back | Redacted News

Colonel Douglas Macgregor joins Redacted to provide a sobering analysis of the existential threats currently facing Israel amidst escalating regional tensions. This discussion explores the strategic missteps and military realities that Macgregor argues could lead to catastrophic consequences if current policies remain unchanged. Discover a perspective on the conflict that challenges mainstream narratives and examines the long-term stability of the Middle East.



Good assessment from Macgregor. The world economy is falling apart thanks to this unnecessary war. Israel has nukes, plus has US backing, so no one will seriously mess with it unless they shoot first, which has led to this destructive tit for tat exchange. And it looks like the unworkable invasion plans are off too. Also, the claims that Condaleezza Rice says (at the start) about IEDs in Iraq, killing US soldiers, is false. The Bush Administration tried to use this as an excuse to attack Iran in 2008, but they always failed to bring any proof of it, and their own defence and intelligence people helped sabotage expanded war plans by releasing a negative report on Iran's nuclear program - where they said it was discontinued in 2003.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 11, 2026.]

BREAKING: US Military Involved In Massive Mobilization Of Infantry Troops To Launch Iran Invasion! (Infowars)

The US Military Is Involved In A Massive Mobilization Of Infantry Troops To Launch A FULL SCALE INVASION Of Iran To Secure The Strait of Hormuz, Iran's Oil Production, & Nuclear Materials— THIS IS WW3.



The end goal of neocon driven regime change in Iran would be to send in Al Qaeda, or ISIS, forces. In the meantime they'll be economic calamity as oil prices skyrocket. Jones speculates about US military personnel refusing to fight in this unnecessary war for Israel.  

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 11, 2026.]

US EU Panic $100 Oil Price; Khamenei's Hardline Son New Iran Leader Gets Putin Backing; Gulf Crisis (Alexander Mercouris)

00:00 Introduction & Support Reminder
00:32 Global Oil Crisis and Straits of Hormuz
01:56 Oil Market Reactions & Price Predictions
03:59 Economic Fallout & Market Panic Scenarios
05:51 G7 Oil Reserves and Policy Challenges
09:13 Strategic Reserve Drawdowns and Political Priorities
13:03 Fragmentation of Oil Reserves in the West
15:03 Global Gas Shortages and European Energy Crisis
21:04 US LNG Policy & Rising Gas Prices
24:44 Lack of Forethought in Western Policy
28:39 Consequences of War: No Planning, No Exit Strategy
31:04 Weapon Shortages and Arms Aid Issues
36:52 Missile and Drone Warfare Effectiveness
41:06 Confused Strategies and Lack of Planning
49:11 Iranian Strategy, Leadership Transition, and Global Players
59:41 Russia's Position and India-US Tensions
01:07:13 War Status Quo: Stalemate & Gulf States in Crisis
01:13:14 Comparisons to Past Energy Shocks
01:15:03 War Consequences: Trapped Parties & Iranian Calculations
01:17:52 Ukraine Front: Russian Advantage Grows
01:21:11 Russian Negotiation Leverage & Upcoming Offensive
01:26:01 Summary & Closing Remarks



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 11, 2026.]

Netanyahu’s HOUSE BOMBED! He’s Forced To Flee Israel! (Jimmy Dore)

Jimmy reports on a major escalation in the Iran war where the homes of Israeli leaders have been targeted, allegedly killing Benjamin Netanyahu's brother and seriously wounding Itamar Ben-Gvir, signaling a shift to targeting Israeli leadership in response to their regime change assassination of Ayatollah.

He and Americans’ Comedian Kurt Metzger highlight how Western media like the BBC and Reuters are covering up the attacks by reporting Ben-Gvir was "lightly injured in a car accident," exposing their role as propagandists for Israel.

Jimmy notes that Israel's air defenses are failing, with Iranian missiles now getting through relentlessly, while Netanyahu himself is reportedly fleeing on private jets rather than showing the courage of the Iranian leader he assassinated. The segment concludes with observations that Pentagon contractors are suppressing satellite images of destroyed U.S. bases and that Trump's claim the war is "almost over" may actually signal Israel's desperate request for an exit as they face defeat.



Netanyahu will be now be a continuous target for assassination after the Iranian leadership was taken out by the Israelis. Since the war is now going badly for the US-Israel side they'll try to organise a ceasefire, but they won't give up when it comes to destroying Iran. The goal of the neocons is to lay waste to the entire region, from North Africa through every Middle Eastern country into Pakistan. The objective is genocide. After this tit for tat conflict ends expect the US to try to destabilise Iraq with ISIS forces out of Syria, and then to attack Iran via extremist occupied Iraq.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 11, 2026.]

The Villain Got Away With It (Sargon)

We will be the same if we do nothing.



Ardern, who is a WEF globalist, is despised in New Zealand for her actions in coercing people to take the mRNA injections and for mass migration into the country. 

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 11, 2026.]

He Didn't See This Coming (Paul Joseph Watson)

UK police want to lock up people protesting mass migration but do nothing when leftist engage in acts of actual violence or when Islamists to the same.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 11, 2026.]

Leave the fuel for the farmers! Topher Project Ep 375

They are more important than you will ever be, seriously park your car and do some walking if you care about food security in Australia.



Diesel is still being delivered to city areas while fuel to the farmers has been restricted. A very important report from Topher who points out that Australia exports enough oil to be completely energy independent - if only we maintained enough refineries to do so. 

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 11, 2026.]

Federal budget wins from energy shock; you lose (Leithvo)

This interview with Radio 3AW Mornings discusses the implications of the global energy shock on the federal budget, the economy, and households.



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 11, 2026.]

What Is This Cylinder on Mars? (Avi Loeb)

Is the Mysterious Cylinder on Mars, Photographed in 2022 by the Curiosity Rover, a Human-Made Debris?



If this object is mission debris then it needs to be identified. If it can't be identified, then the rover needs to go back and take a closer look.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 11, 2026.]

US Israel Escalate As Iran Defiant, Fear Russia Aids Iran; Plan Kharg Island Capture; Kurds Stay Out (Alexander Mercouris)

00:00 Intro & Context of US-Iran Conflict
01:10 Objectives and Regime Change Motives
03:30 Iranian Leadership Succession & Israeli Reactions
06:30 Media Silence and Regime Change Aims
10:10 Intelligence Leaks & Ground Invasion Obstacle
16:10 White House Conflicts and Leadership Doubts
21:10 Failed Hopes for Military Rebellion in Iran
24:10 US & Israeli War Efforts Stalling
28:00 Military Buildup and Arms Shortages
32:00 Energy Markets & Economic Fallout
36:00 Trump’s Outbursts and UK Relations
42:00 US Policy Shifts on Kurdish Involvement
47:40 Relentless Escalation & Desalination Plant Attacks
55:00 Oil Facilities Under Siege
01:01:00 Plan B: Seizing Kharg Island
01:07:00 Special Ops and Credibility Issues
01:13:00 Iranian Endurance & Lack of Coherent US Strategy
01:22:00 Lavrov, Diplomacy & Anchorage Negotiations Collapse



We're at the stage where attacks on Iranian oil facilities will result in counter strikes against Israeli and Gulf State oil facilities. A fundamental fact of this conflict is that ANY country hosting US forces, that have made direct attacks upon Iran, are participants and targets in the war. Widening attacks to desalination plants, reportedly by the Israelis, further exposes the folly of what's going on here, and invites counter attacks that would cause a crisis in the region (32:00-42:00).

In the past, the US and NATO have had no problem destroying civilian infrastructure, particularly with their destruction of vast Libyan irrigation works in 2011. Gulf countries that pretend to not be directly involved in this war have no leg to stand on. They are already involved. However, the first targets of Iranian counter attacks in this cycle will be Israeli oil and desalination plants, the latter of which supply about one third of the water to that country. In Gulf State countries the percentage of water supplied by desalination is much higher. 

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 10, 2026.]

IRAN WAR BOMBSHELL: Office Of National Intelligence, Pentagon Warned Trump Regime Change Would Fail! (Infowars)

It Has Now Been Confirmed That The Office Of National Intelligence And The Pentagon Warned President Trump One Week Before the Iran War Began That In Most Scenarios, The United States Would Fail Massively In Regime Change in Iran and Potentially Trigger a Global Catastrophe.



Surely China and Russia will intervene heavily at some stage to stop the US and Israel ...

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 10, 2026.]

$120/Barrel: Oil Prices Hit Records and This Is Not the Limit. Massive Strikes Continue. 2026.03.9

Latest map update on the conflict in the Middle East and also Ukraine.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 10, 2026.]

All hell just broke loose..(Asmongold)

Asmongold Clips / Asmongold Reacts To: The situation is escalating



Trump is hacked off that the Israelis struck Iranian oil facilities. Now Iran will strike Israeli and Gulf State oil facilities in return causing the price of oil to skyrocket. This war against Iran was never a good idea.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 10, 2026.]

Poland Issues EU EXIT Alert (Michael Heaver)

Polexit being discussed in Poland!



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 10, 2026.]

One Nation Farrer Campaign - the hype is real. Topher Project Ep 374

I spent a day at the One Nation Campaign Launch, to meet their candidate and see what sort of support they had and...

... well, watch and see for yourself. Other parties would be glad to have 600 people at their national conference. One Nation? They get 600 people to a Candidate Announcement!



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 10, 2026.]

ToCS: Australia faces a triple-headed energy shock (Leithvo)

This weekend's Treasury of Common Sense with Luke Grant at Radio 2GB/4BC discussed the implications for Australian energy prices arising from the war in the Middle East.



The cost of fuel will increase, making transport and production costs higher, and higher gas prices will drive up the price of electricity even further. The clip also offers a simple solution to drive down gas prices immediately, with an export levy on uncontracted gas, that would then end up in the domestic market (or part of it). More available gas will make it cheaper. 

The end of this clip covers mass immigration and how academic institutions and big business, knowing that the public doesn't want it, have lobbied for this destructive globalist policy - that's lowered the standard of living wherever it is implemented. 

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 10, 2026.]

Russia Aids Iran Target US Bases; Oil Crisis Gulf States Call Russia US Eases Sanctions; Putin Iran (Alexander Mercouris)

00:00 Introduction & Program Overview
00:31 Focus: US-Iran Conflict & Oil Market Impact
01:56 Rising Oil Prices & Market Reactions
03:39 Washington Post Claims: Russia's Role in Iran's Strikes
07:02 Assessing Iran's Own Capabilities
10:01 Intelligence Assistance: Russia & China
13:02 Russian-Iranian Military & Diplomatic Ties
16:40 Potential for Escalation & Growing External Aid
20:05 Iran’s Defiance and Gulf State Relations
25:12 Diplomatic Maneuvering: Putin, Gulf States & Iran
33:40 Limits and Complexities of Mediation Efforts
40:00 Risks, Options & Regional Power Dynamics
47:50 Iran’s Stability and War Scenarios
01:00:05 US Strategy, Trump’s Position & Military Pressure
01:05:54 Oil Markets, Global Economics & Insurance Crisis
01:18:03 US, India, China & the Oil Trade Dilemma
01:18:05 Russian Remarks on Ukraine Negotiations
01:24:03 Anchorage Negotiations & Russian Perspective



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 9, 2026.]

DEMOCRATS KILLED Thomas Massie’s Attempt To Stop Iran War! (Jimmy Dore)

Both sides of politics in the US are captured. Thomas Massie is the next Ron Paul in terms of speaking the truth.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 9, 2026.]

Candace & Tucker Absolutely DESTROY Piers Morgan Over Israel! (Jimmy Dore)

Jimmy highlights clips of Candace Owens and Tucker Carlson dismantling Piers Morgan's pro-Israel narratives, with Owens arguing that Trump's Iran escalation was done at Netanyahu's demand and that Israel, not Iran, is the bigger terrorist state committing genocide. Owens explicitly calls for regime change in Israel first, tying Trump's decision to his $100 million deal with Miriam Adelson and exposing Zionist influence on American foreign policy.

Tucker Carlson adds that there have been zero Shiite terror attacks in the US, proving Iran is not the greatest threat, while real crises like the border and drug epidemic are ignored. Dore concludes by giving Piers Morgan unexpected credit for at least having the courage to platform dissenting voices who he should know by now are going to obliterate his arguments on air.



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 9, 2026.]

JFK Files Bombshell SHOCKS Israel–Here’s What Media Hid (Katie Halper)

Kennedy scholar Ken McCarthy challenges narratives about JFK, arguing that he wanted to make peace with the Soviet union and get out of the foreign coup business, and was fighting a secret battle against Israel alongside his brother Robert F. Kennedy.

00:00 Clip: JFK hosts lavish ceremony for President of newly independent Algeria, 1962
02:19 The Algeria Connection: young JFK spoke against aiding France’s war crimes
04:15 What Noam Chomsky got WRONG about JFK
05:38 Kennedy “saw what was right and spoke up for it”
07:18 How JFK’s approach to the cold war was different
08:23 JFK & RFK’s secret battle against the Israel lobby

Ken McCarthy is the author of "JFK and RFK's Secret Battle Against Zionist Extremism: The Documentary Evidence," and “John F. Kennedy Anti-Imperialist: His Character and Intentions Revealed in Five Speeches and One Telegram."



From this clip one can argue that it's almost certain JFK would not have escalated the US in Vietnam.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 9, 2026.]

Israeli Prime Minister Admits Jews Didn't Originally Come From Israel (Kim Iversen)

The Hebrews entered Canaan, an area that was already occupied. The Israelis who are there today are not Hebrews, but European converts to Judaism. It's proven by their DNA (something not covered in this clip).

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 9, 2026.]

They are F***ED! (Russell Brand)

The Epstein files are shaking trust in political institutions, with renewed scrutiny on figures like Bill and Hillary Clinton and the broader networks surrounding Jeffrey Epstein. Old scandals, congressional questioning, and resurfaced claims about figures connected to Epstein feed a wider debate about accountability, elite power, and whether political investigations ever lead to real consequences. The conversation reflects on how public confidence in government has eroded as these controversies continue to unfold.



Brand pointing out that real justice is not being carried out, but at the very least the crooks are being exposed. What needs to happen is a FULL release of all the withheld Epstein files, and also the Anthony Weiner laptop material. This will burn the pedos to the ground. The CIA, FBI, and NSA files on all of this should be seized too, with these agencies placed under military control, and their leadership detained. 

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 9, 2026.]

The Meloniwave (Lotus Eaters)

Letting in ANY migrants from the third or second world, from cultures that are not compatible with Western society is a bad idea. Right leaning parties have promised to stop the influx but have done next to nothing. In Italy they replaced illegal migration with hundreds of thousands of legal migrants, and the excuse given was to help the economy, to have workers doing the jobs Italians did not want to do. However, in places with closed borders, like Hungary and Poland, they don't have this problem. Importing people is simply not needed. In the UK there's real hope for change with the Restore Britain party. 

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 9, 2026.]

Australia is losing the energy war. Topher Project Ep 373

How can the most energy rich continent on earth lose an energy war?

Politics, that's how.



Topher talking about exporting energy and also becoming self sufficient. 

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 9, 2026.]

Iran Destroyed US MidEast AD Radars; Oil Crisis; Aragchi: Russia China Helping Iran; MSM Iran Stable (Alexander Mercouris)

00:00 Intro & Conflict Overview
01:14 Military Situation Update
04:12 Reports of Downed US Aircraft
05:45 US and Israeli Air Operations
09:43 Iranian Missile Strikes & Radar Destruction
13:13 External Support for Iran
17:19 Speculation on Russian and Chinese Assistance
20:31 US & Israeli Challenges and Resource Strain
26:26 US Naval Operations & Aircraft Carriers
31:06 Rising Costs and Political Doubts in the US
36:40 Plans to Involve Kurdish Forces
41:00 Kurdish Neutrality and Regional Dynamics
45:40 Feasibility of Kurdish Ground Operations
50:00 Iranian Internal Stability and Historical Perspective
52:59 Civilian Life in Iran & Economic Support
55:51 US Optimism vs Field Realities
01:00:01 Gulf States' Crisis & Economic Fallout
01:04:34 Global Energy Repercussions
01:08:08 Situation in Israel and Military Stockpiles
01:10:48 Nearing Potential Debacle for US
01:13:04 Gulf States' Fears and Dual Diplomacy
01:15:12 Concluding Middle East Analysis
01:16:06 AI Fakes & Ukraine Update
01:23:10 Stalled Negotiations & Russia's Gains
01:27:01 Russian Economic Strengthening
01:28:23 Reflection on US War Strategy



Alexander sorting out truth from fiction. The clip opens with a challenge to the claim that the US has air superiority over Iran. Meanwhile Iran is destroying all the major US radar systems in the region ... 

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 8, 2026.]

Why the Iran War Makes ZERO Sense (Unless You See This) - James Li

In this episode of 51/49, James investigates the hidden forces driving America toward a conflict with Iran, exploring whistleblower reports of U.S. troops being briefed on a literal "Armageddon," the strategic engineering of "End Times" prophecy by powerful organizations like Christians United for Israel, and the uncomfortable reality of how a "Holy War" narrative is being used to manufacture consent for a final act that leads to the Rapture.



Iran isn't a threat to the USA, so this religious excuse has been pushed to justify the war. Whatever excuse is used, a ground war against Iran is likely to fail, while the world economy collapses. The idea, to have a giant battle against Iran, is a dead end gambit. Senior people at the Pentagon know this too. It's fantasy and it should be stopped sooner rather than later. 

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 8, 2026.]

Zack Polanski's Nightmare Island of Neighbours (Sargon)

We have to avoid this.



It's balkanisation. And it leads to war in the long run. The public needs to wake up to the danger from the Greens who are fully on board with open borders and mass migration.  

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 8, 2026.]

The Bush is leading a revolt, and THIS will set them off even more. Topher Project Ep 372

When word of this story spreads, the revolt in the bush will become the biggest in Australian history. Land owners are liable for failed renewables projects on their land, that's now confirmed, and that means that Jacinta Allan and her 'compulsory acquisitions' are a time-bomb being lit under landowners.



If this isn't corruption then what is? Farmers need to sue the Government to pay for the damages. A test case is needed.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 8, 2026.]

Stagflation bears down on the economy and property market (Leithvo)

This week's podcast with Catherine Cashmore from Land Cycle Investor discusses the inflationary pressures bearing down on Australia and their implications. I also explain why Queenslanders and New South Welshmen may start moving to Victoria.

0:00 Introduction
1:00 My experience talking immigration on SBS Insight
9:35 Q4 national accounts and interest rate
14:29 War in the Middle East and the energy shock
23:17 Brace for stagflation
35:20 Why Aussie could move back to Melbourne
45:28 Listener Q1: What happens to the economy if immigration stalls?
52:11 Listener Q2: Why did property prices rise when immigration turned negative during the pandemic?
59:12 Stop blaming supply for housing shortage.



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, March 8, 2026.]