Iran to shut down Strait of Hormuz & Arab Countries Shutting Downoriginally onIran to shut down Strait of Hormuz & Arab Countries Shutting Down


Posted Jun originally on 22, 2025 by Martin Armstrong 

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COMMENT: Well, Iran voted to close the Strait of Hormuz. Thank you for explaining the Iran-China connection. I now understand how this becomes an option.

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QUESTION: The last report you did on the cycle of war with Israel turned up on April 1, 2025. That was the precise day when Jerusalem police detained several dozen protesters and arrested two of Prime Minister Netanyahu’s top aides—Yonatan Urich and Eli Feldstein—on corruption charges linked to alleged bribes from Qatar. The IDF intensified operations in Gaza, especially around Rafah and Khan Younis, and Israeli warplanes bombed southern Beirut. Your model projected from 2025 to 2029. Do you have any plans to update on the Middle East?

REPLY: The Iranian parliament has indeed approved the closure of the Strait of Hormuz in response to the US strikes against their nuclear facilities. This is the passage through which approximately 20% of the world’s oil and gas flows. The two central oil-producing countries that use this route are Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates (UAE).

Those in the West, like the head of the Institute for the Study of War, General Keane, another hardline Neocon at Victoria Nuland’s sister-in-law’s operation, keep judging others by themselves. They seem to think that they can force political change by armed force, and somehow, the people will rise up against the government to achieve their goal. That’s the same thinking behind sanctions. Punish the Russian people enough, and they will overthrow Putin. I have never witnessed this philosophy ever working, even once.

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My concern is that even the moderates in the region have become skeptical of Israel since it started stepping up its assassinations of generals and nuclear scientists. From what I’ve heard, that has changed things for some Iranians who would have been opposed to the Supreme Leader. When I conducted this research report on how governments are overthrown, to my shock, it turns out that on average, it takes less than 15% of real devoted rebels to overthrow a government.

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Yes, updating the cycle of war for the Middle East is on the list of priorities. My sources in several Arab countries have all said the same thing: businesses are closed, and they are in shock that Trump acted the way he did. They are uncertain about the future of the Middle East now. So this is a top priority.

Luddite Cowboys and Transhuman Indians — Joe Allen interviews Payal Arora at World Summit AI


Posted originally on Rumble By Bannon’s War Room on: June 20, 2025, at 8:00 pm EST

Sam Faddis: “We Can’t Be In The Position Of Having A Foreign Country Telling Us What Has To Be Done”


Posted originally on Rumble By Bannon’s War Room on: June 18, 2025, at 1:30 pm EST

War – It’s All Connected – Middle East, Russia, and China


Posted originally on Jun 18, 2025 by Martin Armstrong 

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This Middle East War is deeply connected with the war to destroy Russia, and it is all orchestrated by the NEOCONS. I have written before that I argued with Bill Kristol back in the ’90s, whose father helped start the Neoconservative movement. They wanted to remove all opponents of Israel under the pretense that this would bring peace to the Middle East. They targeted Saddam, Assad, and Gaddafi to remove these three leaders, who were dictators.

In 1963, Benjamin (“Bibi”) Netanyahu’s father, Benzion, moved himself and his children from Israel to Cheltenham, a suburb of Philadelphia. Benzion went to teach at America’s first center for post-doctoral Jewish studies. Bibi went to Cheltenham High. He joined the debate and chess teams, and played left wing on the soccer field. But Bibi didn’t even stay for the graduation ceremony, leaving to join the Israeli Defense Forces for the Six-Day War in June 1967.

William Kristol and Benjamin Netanyahu first met and formed an early friendship in Philadelphia during the early 1970s, when Bibi returned. Eventually, Bibi attended MIT (1972-1975) and Harvard (1975-1977) but frequently visited his older brother Yoni Netanyahu, who was studying at the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia.

William Kristol grew up in Philadelphia. His father, Irving Kristol, founder of the Neocons, was teaching at the University of Pennsylvania during this period. William was a teenager/young adult (born 1952) living at home. It was through their fathers’ overlapping intellectual circles that both Irving Kristol and Benzion Netanyahu became prominent conservative intellectuals, focusing on history and politics. This was likely facilitated by Yoni Netanyahu’s presence at the University of Pennsylvania. Bibi met the Kristol family during his visits to Philadelphia. This is the connection as to why Bibi is also a staunch Neocon. The removal of these three leaders, Saddam, Assad, and Gaddafi, was a Neocon objective from the ’90s. I heard this firsthand, not through third-party accounts or speculation.

I have staunchly disagreed with these objectives. Kristol, I believe, told me this would bring peace for Israel. Being a history buff myself, all my research was based on what my father told me. NEVER judge others by what you think. They will ALWAYS act based upon what they believe. The only way to understand history is to view events through their eyes, not yours. Some of these Neocons are obsessed with Russia and Communism. Others, like Kristol, are obsessed with the Middle East.

They took down Iraq because Bibi assumed that Saddam was really anti-Israel. Obama authorized the CIA to start covert operations to overthrow Assad in Syria. The Ben Gazi attack on the embassy that Hillary refused to explain when they attacked was because it was funneling in arms to overthrow both Gaddafi and Assad.

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This was a Neocon operation, and it is still in play to overthrow Iran, all for Israel. They are operating against Donald Trump and have continued to usurp American foreign policy. You just had Lindsey Grachm in Ukraine tell Zelensky not to listen to Trump, that he would ensure there would be money for Iraq to continue this war endlessly. Dennis Fritz has exposed all the lies for the Weapons of Mass Destruction was a deliberate lie that was made up a year in advance to take down Saddam, KNOWING that there were no such weapons of mass destruction.

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Dick Cheney even came out and endorsed Kamala to endure that the NEOCONS would continue to run the Foreign Policy of the United States. I was in the middle of their attempted regime change in Russia back in 2000. That cost me and my family a lot.

Former General Wesley Clark was told the same information I was told directly by Kristol back in the 1990s. This is NOT going to end well for the USA, Europe, the Middle East, or the rest of the world. Obama’s attempt to invade Syria was rejected by Congress, but he still funded the CIA’s covert operations.

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That sent countless Muslims into Europe, and therein lies the destruction of Europe. While NEOCONS are entirely in charge of NATO and have indoctrinated all the various heads of state from Merz, Starmer, and Macron, just to mention a few, their myopic focus on war with Russia has overlooked that this NEOCON attempt to overthrow Iran, which supplies 80% of its oil to China, has also allowed waves of Syrian and other militants into Europe who are not assimilating. As war escalated against Iran, the greatest danger is that this becomes a Jihad – holy war against both Judaism and Christianity. I would NOT plan any vacation to Europe this summer.

This Middle East NEOCON War to eliminate all of the possible enemies of Israel is a disaster about to unfold. Pakistan has threatened to drop a nuclear warhead on Israel if Benjamin Netanyahu uses nuclear weapons against Iran, according to a top Iranian officer. General Mohsen Rezaee, a senior officer in the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), said in an interview: “Pakistan has assured us that if Israel uses a nuclear bomb on Iran, they will attack Israel with a nuclear bomb.” 

President Trump Delivers Remarks With Prime Minister Mark Carney at Beginning of G7 Assembly


Posted originally on CTH on June 16, 2025 | Sundance

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney welcomes President Donald Trump at the beginning of the working sessions for the G7 assembly in Canada.

During the press availability President Trump notes the G7 used to be the G8, however following the Crimea referendum and President Putin’s response to accept the outcome of the vote, the NATO alliance led by President Barack Obama took Russia out of the group.  President Trump says he “agreed” with Putin’s reaction to the decision.

The G7 speak about Russia consistently at almost every meeting, without a willingness to listen to the voice or opinion of Russia in context to their protestations.  Quite simply it is easier for Italy, Canada, the U.K, France, Germany, Japan and the USA to exist inside an echo-chamber without having their multilateral arguments challenged.  President Trump does not fear the debate of ideas with Russia present in the room, another point of distinction between Trump and the assembly.

Wrong is wrong even if everybody does it; and right is right even if nobody does it. It takes strong confidence to assert a position counter to popular opinion, this is what makes President Donald Trump a transformative political influence.

In the background, President Vladimir Putin is undoubtedly paying attention.

Also, read carefully what President of the European Council António Costa said today:

CANADA – […] European Commission boss Ursula von der Leyen and President of the European Council António Costa on Sunday both urged Trump to stop hurting the global economy with tariffs.

“Let’s keep trade between us fair, predictable and open. All of us need to avoid protectionist measures — this is an important message that the G7 can send to the markets and to the world,” von der Leyen told reporters, speaking alongside Costa at the first press conference of the G7 leaders’ meeting in Canada.

Calling for “a frank discussion among the G7 partners, restoring a sense of stability and predictability among ourselves,” von der Leyen stressed Brussels was still negotiating a trade truce with Washington.

Costa said the EU can’t increase defense spending, as Trump wants it to, if it has to fight a trade war at the same time.” (link)

A parasitic statement if there ever was one.

Put another way, the EU threatens that President Trump will not be able to lessen USA military spending from NATO, if he simultaneously demands reciprocal trade rules from NATO countries.

Insufferable is an understatement.

POSOBIEC: “Russian Response, Status Of Negotiations In Ukraine Is Going To Be Called Into Question.”


Posted originally on Rumble By Bannon’s War Room on: June 13, 2025, at 1:00 pm EST

Tucker Carlson Interviews Telegram Founder Pavel Durov During Ongoing Confinement in France


Posted originally on CTH on June 9, 2025 | Sundance

Tucker Carlson traveled to France in order to interview Telegram Founder and CEO Pavel Durov who remains in French detention as he awaits the judicial system to release him.  Telegram is used as a messaging ap by over a billion users worldwide.  Pavel Durov was accused of noncompliance with EU judicial demands and arrested during a holiday last year.  He remains under quasi-detention confinement.

Many people have increasingly expressed annoyance at the change in Tucker Carlson’s interview style.  The increased interruptions, wandering rambling that takes the point off subject, inappropriate -borderline annoying- laughter at the wrong moments, and increasing Hannityesque behavior has been a sidebar topic of conversation. However, this is the first interview in which I can say these distracting interview traits have become unbearable.

I really wanted to hear from Durov, but I could not survive the inappropriate timing of the interruptions, and increasingly odd mannerisms from Mr Carlson.  From a mental strength, stability and intellectual perspective, Carlson is way over his head trying to interview Durov. Perhaps that explains the performative and seemingly odd behavior of Tucker in this interview.  It gets worse as it progresses.  See for yourself.  WATCH:

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Pavel Durov is a very deliberate man with an exceptionally stable disposition.  He is one of the most important people in the world of information, communication and the free exchange of ideas.  Yeah, I’m a little frustrated with this missed opportunity to go into important considerations in the world of information sharing.

Chapters:
0:00 Being Arrested in France
10:57 France’s Attempt to Humiliate and Tarnish Durov
15:54 Did the Russian Government Ever Try to Arrest Durov?
17:21 How Telegram Makes Money
20:04 Are They Attacking Durov Because He’s Russian?
21:19 Did Anyone Defend Durov?
24:23 What Did Durov Do in Jail?
25:17 Is Durov Allowed to Leave France?
30:37 The Real Reason They’re Attacking Durov
31:56 Europe’s Mission to Make Privacy Illegal
39:20 France’s Confiscation of Durov’s Phone
40:47 The Investigation Into Durov
56:52 How Telegram Stays Neutral in Global Politics
58:44 The Advancements of Encryption Technology
1:00:47 Is There Anything That Can Prevent a Government From Spying on You?
1:02:42 The Importance of Disconnecting
1:04:40 Durov’s Thoughts on Ross Ulbricht
1:06:54 Will Durov Stay in France After the Investigation?

New York Times Obtains Internal FSB Report Highlighting Russian Govt Concerns About Chinese Influence


Posted originally on CTH on June 9, 2025 | Sundance 

At sporadic times of inconsequential normalcy, on the streets of Russia you will see two distinct types of people asked for identification, Asians and middle eastern males. When asked why, the average, ordinary grey-person in Russia going about their business, ambivalently has no idea.

Russia is a massive country.

To the southeast they are bordered by China, Mongolia and Asia, they even have a small border with North Korea. To the southwest they have the “stans,” most notably Kazakhstan; this region is the source of most domestic terrorists who attack inside Russia. To the West they have Ukraine and the EU nations.

From the standpoint of Russia, they have Asians on their East, Arabs on their South and EU supported Nazis on their Western flank. Keep in mind, despite the breakup of the Soviet Union the muscle memory from World War II is still very much a part of their social compact.

Consider Arlington Cemetary for scale. If you were to build a cemetery just from the battle of Leningrad (now St Petersburg) it would be bigger than Washington DC. If you were to build an Arlington type cemetery for all the Russians killed in World War II, the 27 million gravesites would envelop a landmass bigger than Washington DC and the state of Virginia combined.  These realities underpin Russian perspectives.

CTH shared previously that Russia is drawn into an alignment with China not by desire, but rather by necessity.  Most ordinary Russians do not like China, and they would prefer not to purchase Chinese industrial or manufactured goods.  Russian President Vladimir Putin is well aware of this, and I believe U.S. President Donald Trump is aware also.

Secretary of State Marco Rubio said publicly it should be U.S. policy to support separating the two biggest nuclear powers, China and Russia as a matter of strategic U.S. interest.  President Trump said, “I’m going to have to un-unite them, and I think I can do that, too,” shortly before his election in November. “I have to un-unite them.” {link}

In a very downplayed statement earlier this year hidden by media, the former Chairman of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence and current Secretary of State -also National Security Advisor- Marco Rubio, said “Ukraine was a proxy war for the United States against Russia.”  Despite the U.S. media intentionally hiding the statement, Moscow immediately noticed and affirmed the accuracy.

Ukraine launched a covert attack against Russian air force bases last Sunday June 1st.  President Trump was not informed of the attack in advance and was unaware it was going to take place.  In the aftermath, President Trump and Secretary Rubio stayed quiet.

Three days after the attack, Wednesday, June 4, President Trump held a 90-minute phone call with Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Last week the New York Times received “an eight-page internal F.S.B. planning document” … “that sets priorities for fending off Chinese espionage.”

[…] Ares Leaks, a cybercrime group, obtained the document but did not say how it did so. That makes definitive authentication impossible, but The Times shared the report with six Western intelligence agencies, all of which assessed it to be authentic. The document gives the most detailed behind-the-scenes view to date of Russian counterintelligence’s thinking about China.

[…] Russia has survived years of Western financial sanctions following the invasion, proving wrong the many politicians and experts who predicted the collapse of the country’s economy.

[…] The Russian document describes a “tense and dynamically developing” intelligence battle in the shadows between the two outwardly friendly nations.

[…] Read one way, the F.S.B. document lends credence to the theory that, with the right approach, Russia can be cleaved away from China. The document describes mistrust and suspicion on both sides of the relationship. (more)

CTH will repeat prior outlines based on available public data as well as my research trip into the current disposition of Russia.  The Russian Federation and the Russian people do not want deepening ties with China.

Despite people from the Eastern side of Russia often being called Asians, even within Russia they are known as Asian-Russians, they do not align with a Chinese worldview.  One of the key positive characteristics of Russia is the lack of pretending both in government and in the people.  Russians do not describe China as the panda; they have very clear eyes and see the dragon behind the panda mask.

From the Southeast Russia has Chinese espionage pressure points; from the Southwest Russia has Arab terrorist pressure points; from the West Russia has EU/Nazi NATO pressure points, and the CIA has activated strategies to stimulate all these agitations.

All of my political instincts tell me that President Putin and President Trump are in alignment.  The challenge for President Trump is to overcome the opposition forces from within Western government (NATO) and Western media.

When President Trump and President Putin come into open alignment, the entire world changes.

Their opposition knows this.

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Posted originally on Rumble on Bright Bart News Network on: June 8, at 1:40 pm EST

Bannon: Know Thy Enemy


Posted originally on Rumble By Bannon’s War Room on: June 7, 2025, at 6:34 pm EST