Pepe Escobar: Iran’s Silent Strategy: How It’s Ending US Dominance in West Asia

Dialogue Works · Mar 26, 2026 · 58m

Deep dive into escalating Middle East conflict centered on Strait of Hormuz, transit route for 20% of global oil. Examines potential US military scenarios vs Iran, strategic island targets, and formidable Iranian defenses making ground invasion highly risky. Oil nearing $150/barrel threatens global recession. Analysis covers UAE's alleged US-Israel coordination, potential Iranian counterstrikes, and mediation attempts via Oman/Pakistan/Qatar. Discusses Iran's military readiness, Hezbollah's restructured capabilities, and resistance axis dynamics across Iraq/Yemen. Questions US diplomatic…