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This Was Never About Iran: The Hidden War Against China That Could Decide the Future of Global Power
In this episode of On the Record, Christian Briggs delivers one of his most direct and ambitious breakdowns yet—arguing that the Iran war is not what it appears on the surface. According to Briggs, this is not just a regional conflict about nuclear weapons or terrorism, but a calculated move in a much larger geopolitical chess match aimed squarely at China.
From the outset, Briggs challenges common narratives, insisting that the true driver behind the war lies in China’s long-term dependence on Iranian oil and influence in the Middle East. He explains that for over two decades, China invested…
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