Conversations Among The Ruins

US Plans Iran Attack | Invading Greenland | Ukraine Collapse

In this episode, we dive deep into three escalating geopolitical crises. First, reports suggest the US is moving to "Plan B" regarding Iran, with the USS Abraham Lincoln and a carrier task group steaming toward the region. Is an air campaign imminent despite the failed insurrection? Next, we discuss the bizarre but potentially history-making news regarding Greenland. Is the US actually considering a military takeover or a forced purchase of the territory from Denmark? We analyze the potential fallout for NATO and European relations. Finally, we look at the grim reality on the ground in Ukraine. With Kyiv facing massive power outages and key leadership shakeups involving controversial figures, is the capital on the brink of evacuation? Topics Covered: * Iran Tension: The movement of US assets and the failure of "Plan A." * Greenland Strategy: Resources, security, and the potential end of NATO unity. * Ukraine Update: Russian advances, the "Strangler" in the SBU, and the dark winter in Kyiv. CHAPTERS:0:00 - Intro & The Run on Iran0:45 - US Carrier Strike Group & Plan B4:52 - Failed Insurrection & Propaganda16:44 - The "Silly" but Dangerous Greenland Situation33:27 - Phase 2 in Gaza?50:27 - Ukraine: Leadership Purges & Organized Crime1:03:00 - Power Outages & Evacuating Kyiv Read the full summary on our Substack: https://conversationsamongtheruins.substack.com/ #Geopolitics #Iran #UkraineWar

War With Iran Imminent | Will Israel Use Nukes? |US Bases at Risk

In this episode, we break down the rapidly escalating tensions between the US, Israel, and Iran. Is war inevitable? We analyze the massive propaganda campaign regarding the protests, the admission that foreign intelligence is arming insurgents, and the economic warfare decimating the Iranian Rial. We also game out the war scenarios: Can the US sustain an air campaign? Will Iran strike US bases in the region? And the most terrifying question of all—if Israel feels cornered, will they resort to using a nuclear weapon? Finally, we discuss whether this conflict signals the final decline of Western hegemony. Check out our new clips channel, The Ruins Report: (2) The Ruins Report - YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@AmongtheRuins-Clips] Timestamps:00:00 - Important Announcement: New Channel!00:55 - Trump’s Rhetoric & The Push for War with Iran02:30 - Israeli Media Admits Mossad is Arming Protesters06:27 - Debunking the "20,000 Killed" Propaganda Numbers12:17 - Why is the West Obsessed with Iran?17:01 - War Scenario: US Airstrikes vs. Iranian Missiles23:18 - Can the US Sustain an Air War? (Ukraine Comparison)27:03 - Economic Warfare: The Collapse of the Rial34:34 - The Nuclear Question: Will Israel Use the Bomb?39:11 - Russia, China, and the Starlink Connection45:39 - US Bases are "Sitting Ducks" in the Middle East51:17 - Is the West Addicted to War? (The Decline of Empire)1:01:37 - The Human Cost & Hopes for Peace

Iran Regime Change Op | Trump Invading Greenland | Can We Avoid WW3?

Are we witnessing the start of a new regime change operation in Iran? In this episode, we break down the recent protests, the alleged involvement of the CIA and Mossad, and the media propaganda machine pushing for intervention. We analyze the "kill switch" on the internet, the circulation of fake footage, and why influencers are suddenly tweeting in lockstep. We also discuss President Trump’s increasingly erratic foreign policy—from the successful "kidnapping" of Maduro to his reported obsession with buying or invading Greenland. Is this "54D Chess" or dangerous megalomania? Finally, we look at the terrified state of NATO, the reality of US manufacturing constraints compared to Russian drone dominance, and the terrifying possibility that we are stumbling toward World War III. Timestamps:00:00 - Intro: Did we survive the Iran regime change op?02:18 - CIA & Mossad: Organic protests vs. Manufactured unrest05:48 - Israel’s open admission & "Liberation" messaging11:00 - Manipulating Trump through Fox News & Flattery15:45 - The risks of a US air operation against Iran22:45 - Influencers captured by the narrative (Yang, Weinstein, etc.)27:56 - Trump wants to take Greenland?31:54 - Will NATO dissolve if the US annexes Greenland?36:56 - Trump’s "Megalomania" & The Venezuela Operation45:00 - Are we drifting toward World War III?50:45 - The death of International Law & US Soft Power57:10 - US production limits vs. Russian/Iranian drone dominance1:02:54 - Internal dynamics in Iran & The danger of miscalculation1:06:00 - Predictions: Odds of War with Iran & The Greenland Invasion

Oreshnik Missile & Tanker Wars | Iran Regime Change Operation | ICE Shooting Shocks World

In this episode, we break down the rapidly escalating geopolitical tensions across the globe. We start with Russia's retaliation using the new "Oreshnik" hypersonic missile and what message this sends to the West regarding deterrence. We also dive into the controversial US seizure of a Russian-flagged tanker—is this the start of a war on the high seas? We analyze the potential fallout of Trump’s operations in Venezuela and the coordinated social media push regarding protests in Iran. Finally, we discuss the shocking domestic incident involving the shooting of Renee Goode by an ICE agent and what the partisan reaction says about the state of American empathy. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro: The Oreshnik missile strike & Russian deterrence08:14 - The US seizes a Russian-flagged tanker14:47 - The "Shadow Fleet" and violations of international law19:55 - Is the US provoking a naval war?26:34 - Trump, Venezuela, and the "Absolute Resolve" fallout33:02 - Coordinated Iran protests: Organic or Regime Change op?46:28 - US military budget increase & the global economy50:04 - The Renee Goode shooting: Analysis and reaction58:31 - The loss of empathy in American politics1:02:52 - Final thoughts: Are we headed toward WW3?

US Seizes Russian Tanker | Iran Protests | The Path to WW3

In this episode, Charlie and Peter discuss the escalating tensions in the Western Hemisphere and the Middle East. We break down the recent news of the US military seizing a Russian oil tanker and the implications of the "abduction" narrative regarding Venezuela's Maduro. We also analyze Trump’s aggressive foreign policy, including talks of buying Greenland, and explore why China remains silent despite its economic leverage. Later, we discuss the ongoing protests in Iran, the return of "White Rex" in Ukraine, and the potential for a wider superpower conflict. Timestamps00:00 - Intro & Orthodox Christmas00:30 - US Seizes Russian Oil Tanker in the Atlantic03:35 - Is this an Act of War? US vs Russia05:32 - How Should China and Russia Respond?08:06 - China’s Economic Leverage & Rare Earth Minerals09:50 - Trump’s "God Emperor" Complex & Buying Greenland13:00 - Venezuela Update: The Maduro "Abduction" Theory21:40 - The Collapse of International Law & US Impunity26:58 - The Myth of the "Cartel de los Soles"33:30 - Why Americans Don't Care About Foreign Policy40:20 - Comparing Venezuela to Ukraine47:00 - 11 Days of Protests in Iran & Economic Sanctions51:26 - Netanyahu’s struggles & Israel’s push for war1:00:00 - CIA Drone Attacks on Russian Soil1:06:49 - White Rex is Alive: Staged Death & Oligarch Funding1:16:00 - The Connection Between Israel, Ukraine, and US Hegemony1:19:30 - Conclusion: Are We Heading to WW3? Support the Podcast If you enjoy these conversations, please consider subscribing to the channel! We are working to make this a full-time project and your support means the world to us. -Become a member on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW9CSfmP6gEjqtOdGTD_JKw/join- Subscribe on Substack: https://conversationsamongtheruins.substack.com/