China Deploys Spy Ships; US Says Pulling Back; Iran Israel Continue Strikes; Kiev Israel Run Short (Alexander Mercouris)

0:00 - Update on the US-Iran conflict and postponement of potential war
1:54 - Discussion on the credibility of US government statements regarding Iran
5:19 - Political risks and opposition to US involvement in Iran
7:39 - European allies' opposition to US military action against Iran
10:01 - Legal implications of a potential US attack on Iran
13:25 - Israel's recent attacks on Iran and implications for regional stability
15:17 - International responses to Israeli plans for regime change in Iran
18:11 - US military strategy and concerns over Iranian missile capabilities
21:02 - Speculation on US military action and potential use of bunker-busting bombs
27:30 - Concerns over the use of nuclear weapons in a potential US attack on Iran
30:36 - Comparison of narratives on nuclear weapons use between Russia and the US
35:01 - Iranian leadership's response to potential US military action
39:31 - Summary of the current military situation between Israel and Iran
43:36 - Chinese and Russian involvement in the Iran conflict and intelligence sharing
50:00 - Update on Iranian president's diplomatic stance and relations with Russia
56:43 - Current state of the war in Ukraine and military shortages
79:12 - Analysis of NATO's military strategies and failures in Ukraine
83:21 - Conclusion and reminders for audience engagement and support



Alexander warns that the US may strike Iran before the two weeks is up, but they may also do nothing. Things hang in the balance. However, there's a lot of opposition globally to US actions (aside from domestic opposition), with key objections coming from France and the UK - countries that have a lot of Muslim voters. Attacking Iran would also be illegal. 

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, June 22, 2025.]