Judging Freedom [SPECIAL EDITION] Alastair Crooke : How Close Is War With Iran?
Jun 12, 2025
Alastair Crooke, a seasoned expert on geopolitics and Middle Eastern affairs, dives into the precarious situation between the U.S. and Iran. He discusses rising tensions, exploring whether U.S. military movements are prelude to conflict or mere negotiation tactics. Crooke also analyzes the complexities of Iran's nuclear ambitions and its fraught relationship with Russia. He warns of the dire global consequences of unchecked aggression and the intricate web of intelligence cooperation influencing foreign policy.
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UK Leads Proxy Attacks on Russia
- MI6 likely fronts drone attacks on Russia with CIA coordination behind the scenes.
- Britain leads while US maintains plausible deniability in this proxy conflict.
US Uranium Enrichment Demands Unrealistic
- US demands no uranium enrichment from Iran despite it being a non-starter in negotiations.
- Iran sees such demands as irrational and unlikely to succeed.
British Forces Are Legitimate Targets
- Russia has lawful right to target British forces involved in hostilities.
- War rules justify retaliation against British military personnel engaged in attacks.