Trump Ignites Iran War Risk | Russia’s "New Phase"

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Conversations Among The Ruins

Charles Erickson

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My father's got a brilliant mind, but he keeps it hidden away in the backwoods of Tennessee. Join us as I unearth prophetic insights on culture and geopolitics from this hermit's cerebral matter.

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My father's got a brilliant mind, but he keeps it hidden away in the backwoods of Tennessee. Join us as I unearth prophetic insights on culture and geopolitics from this hermit's cerebral matter.

Politics

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Trump Ignites Iran War Risk | Russia’s "New Phase" | Neo-Nazis in Ukraine

Conversations Among The Ruins

1 hour 17 minutes 49 seconds

6 days ago

Trump Ignites Iran War Risk | Russia’s "New Phase" | Neo-Nazis in Ukraine

In this final episode of 2025, we break down the major geopolitical escalations heading into the new year. We start with the crumbling Gaza peace plan and why Donald Trump believes Israel is "holding up their end" despite the reality on the ground.We then pivot to the Middle East, where Trump has issued a stark warning to Iran regarding conventional missiles—putting the US on a collision course for war. Will Iran target US bases, or will they aim directly for Tel Aviv?Finally, we discuss the shocking drone attack on Vladimir Putin’s residence in Novgorod. Is this the red line that changes the Special Military Operation into a full declaration of war? We analyze the potential CIA involvement, Trump’s surprising reaction to the attack, and the deep dive into the "White Rex" story and the uncomfortable truth about ultra-nationalist battalions in Ukraine.CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro01:48 - The Gaza Peace Plan: Why "Phase 2" is failing04:06 - Trump, Netanyahu, and the "Israel First" inner circle10:03 - Is public support for Zionism collapsing in the US?13:45 - Trump’s ultimatum to Iran: Nuclear vs. Conventional weapons18:24 - The reality of Iranian deterrence & Russia/China backing21:53 - Will the US military revolt against a war with Iran?27:01 - Iran’s Counter-Strategy: Why they might target Tel Aviv32:07 - Update: Israel, Somaliland, and the Houthi response35:15 - Drone swarm attacks Putin’s residence: A new phase of war41:21 - Trump agrees with Putin? Calling the attack "Stupid"43:12 - Did the CIA help coordinate the drone strike?48:26 - How Russia will retaliate (Assassinations & The "Dirty War")52:36 - Will Russia officially declare war?56:46 - The "White Rex" story: Neo-Nazis, Azov, and Rusich explained1:10:59 - Why the West ignores the ideological war in Ukraine1:17:22 - Final thoughts & Happy New Year 2026!