Russia 10 kms From Zaporozhzhye City; Evacuations Begin; Putin Returns; Iran Stabilises US Retreats (Alexander Mercouris)

0:00 - Introduction and date announcement
0:35 - Discussion of the situation in Iran
2:52 - Reports of protests and government control in Iran
6:00 - Iranian authorities preparing for executions of protest leaders
8:28 - Iranian Foreign Minister's comments on readiness for war and dialogue with the U.S.
10:59 - Analysis of U.S.-Iran relations and potential for military conflict
15:19 - Speculation on U.S. regime change intentions in Iran
19:01 - U.S. military readiness and implications for Iran
22:04 - Predictions for military escalation in U.S.-Iran relations
30:01 - Discussion on Iran's economic management and possible foreign assistance
35:46 - Insights into the Trump administration's internal dynamics
39:03 - Examination of the U.S. approach to foreign policy and military actions
42:02 - Discussion on Putin's absence and its implications
44:44 - Analysis of drone attack on Putin's residence and its significance
49:12 - Russian military actions and their implications for Ukraine
1:10:01 - Commentary on European appeasement regarding Greenland and U.S. relations
1:20:10 - Conclusion on European leadership and its response to U.S. pressures



[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, January 13, 2026.]