I think the I think the Iran issue has historically been a real unifying issue in the United States, which is odd given that the US political elites are pretty much split on absolutely everything. Iran tends to unify them, although I think Trump's desire or at least build up and steps towards war is beginning to kind of chip away at that unified elite. So I think there's that element of it. And then I think there's the element of the buildup.Right. The buildup is the military buildup. The U.S. military buil ...

House reporter Von Hilliard and here with me in studio MSNOW reporter Julia Jester and Faras Maksad, Eurasia Group Managing Director for the Middle East and North Africa, an absolute power panel for us on a very important day of diplomacy. Vaughn, this Iran meeting has wrapped, but what's come of it and what's next. Because we haven't gotten a ton of details.Look, it's notable, Ali, we must start with the fact that there hasn't been a military incursion into Iran since June, and that's notable in itself. An ...

What can Iraq do to avoid attack. >> They give us the deal that they should have given us the first time. They give us the right deal, we won't do that.But you know, historically they haven't done that. They I will say they want to talk, but so far they do a lot of talking and no action. >> When are those talk.>> They've already started. >> Do you want regime change in Iran. >> Well, it's seems like that would be the best thing that could happen.For 47 years, they've been talking and talking and talking. In ...

With Cuba in economic free-fall, Donald Trump’s administration may be tempted to encourage a regime change. It would be far from simple to pull this off peacefully https://t.co/0O0BvRgOwK ...

Trump says Iran regime change is 'best thing that could happen' https://t.co/C4L2u4rU0n ...

From @WSJopinion: Iran’s regime and its proxies are at their weakest, and its people are waiting. Trump has forged his opportunity, and this is his moment to seize it.https://t.co/tVCU8QWEdo ...

"The US doesn't have the right to steal resources"BAFTA nominated filmmaker Laura Poitras tells @MishalHusain that US action in Venezuela amounts to regime change in pursuit of oilSubscribe to The Mishal Husain Show wherever you get your podcasts https://t.co/xsFAW1WJkV https://t.co/6wvjjEokP4 ...

RT a newsman (@a_newsman)It’s wild how vocally opposed Charlie Kirk was to the exact kind of regime change operation the Trump administration is reportedly currently planning to launch in Iran. ...

Re-upping this CIA riot guide video I did, not because I think the CIA is any way involved in the Minnesota insurgency, but because in a way the problem now is much worse. This CIA riot guide was made in 1983 — the year NED was created, the year before the US Institute of Peace was created, and a few years before USAID would first begin its full-scale color revolution model work.Each of these NED/USIP/USAID-trained operatives, operating within the NGO space, are trained in these CIA protest --> escalation - ...

Core Viewpoint - The arrest of Nicolás Maduro has intensified scrutiny on Venezuela's oil industry, prompting investors to reevaluate control over the country's crude resources and the potential for revival after years of decline [1] Group 1: Control and Production - Petróleos de Venezuela (PDVSA), the state-owned oil company, maintains majority control over oil production and reserves in Venezuela [2] - Chevron operates in Venezuela through its own production and a joint venture with PDVSA, while Russian and Chinese firms also have partnerships, but PDVSA retains majority control [2] - Venezuela's oil output peaked at approximately 3.5 million barrels per day in 1997, but has since fallen to an estimated 950,000 barrels per day, with around 550,000 barrels per day exported [3] Group 2: Potential Changes and Impacts - A shift to a more pro-U.S. and pro-investment government could position Chevron favorably to expand its role in Venezuela's oil sector, with European companies like Repsol and Eni also likely to benefit [4] - Any regime change could disrupt the commercial chain for Venezuelan oil exports, leading to potential halts in exports as buyers may be uncertain about payment channels [5] - The shadow fleet, which includes tankers operating outside traditional systems, has been crucial for transporting oil from Venezuela amidst U.S. sanctions [6] Group 3: Market Dynamics and Future Outlook - Despite the uncertainty, Chevron is expected to continue exporting 150,000 barrels per day, which may limit immediate supply impacts, although broader uncertainty could introduce a short-term risk premium of about $3 per barrel [6] - The oil market is currently trending towards oversupply, with analysts suggesting that the immediate impact of Venezuelan developments is minimal [7] - The long-term recovery of Venezuela's oil industry faces significant challenges due to decades of neglect, requiring substantial investments estimated at $10 billion annually to rehabilitate infrastructure [9][10]