# Pepe Escobar: U.S. Desperation in Iran: Bribing the IRGC—and Preparing for a Nuclear Strike?

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Podcast: [Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/glenn-diesen-greater-eurasia-podcast-7435756)
Published: 2026-08-22T13:41:07+00:00
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## Resource

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