Judging Freedom LIVE FROM CHINA!~ Pepe Escobar : Can Iran Defeat US/Israel?
Oct 2, 2025
Pepe Escobar, a veteran geopolitical analyst reporting on Eurasian dynamics from China, dives into the complexities of Iran's position against U.S. and Israeli interests. He critiques the Kushner-Trump Gaza plan as neo-colonialism and explores the hesitance of Arab states to endorse it. Escobar discusses the readiness of Iran for any potential strike, its untested weaponry, and how geopolitical players like Russia and China view U.S. military maneuvers. He argues that Iran doesn't threaten U.S. security, attributing tensions to the Zionist axis.
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Documentary Journey Through Xinjiang
- Pepe Escobar reports he and his team filmed a documentary across Xinjiang, traveling from Urumqi to Kashgar and near the China-Pakistan border.
- He credits a multicultural crew and Chinese support while noting the film is a Chinese production due by December.
Global South Will Reject Colonial Gaza Plan
- Escobar calls the Kushner/Trump/Blair Gaza plan 'neocolonialism on steroids' and predicts global South rejection.
- He warns Arab governments risk domestic revolt if they accept permanent Palestinian subjugation.
Arab States Will Publicly Hedge Over Gaza Plan
- Escobar predicts Arab states cannot publicly accept the Gaza plan without risking internal unrest and are hedging their positions.
- He notes Russia and China have responded cautiously, signaling discomfort with the proposal.