# Q&A US-Israel Alliance War on Iran

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Published: 2026-05-12T04:30:19+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Geopolitical Horizons, we take your questions as the US-Israel alliance war on Iran passes 10 weeks. We break down the reality behind the headlines. Why hasn’t Iran collapsed? Has the US strategy failed? And what does this war reveal about the future of global power?We explore the questions we have received from the failed decapitation strategy to the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, and from Israel’s influence on US policy to the role of China, Russia, and regional powers.This isn’t just a war in the Middle East — it’s a test of the global order.Chapters00:00 - Highlights01:15 - Intro 01:47 - The Status of the war after 10 weeks 03:29 – Why did Trump Launch the war? 05:24 – Which will end first: the war or Trumps Presidency? 07:37 – How has Israel been able to influence President Trump?11:23 - The Failure of the US Decapitation Strategy14:27 – Why has the US failed to re-open the Straits of Hormuz?15:37 – What has been the Impact of the Straits of Hormuz Closure17:24 – Is the war really a Drama21:17 – Where is Iran’s Airforce and Army?23:38 – Why Does Israel Hate Iran?25:58 - Europe's Position in the Conflict27:21 – Why has China and Russia not done a Ukraine on the US?31:05 – What needs to Happen for Iran to Align with Russia & China?32:25 – Is the war really about Containing China through Iran?34:19 – Who will go nuclear38:38 – Would Trump the narcissist use a nuclear weapon?39:43 - The Position of Muslim Rulers in the Conflict41:59 - Pakistan's Role as a Mediator44:53 – Is Pakistan America’s mouthpiece?46:24 – What Does the Saudi-Pakistan Security pact mean?49:19 - Ideology vs. Geopolitics52:30 – Will the US remain the global superpower?57:03 – Will Iran Collapse or Win? 1:00:00 – What to Look out For1:02:00 - OutroIf you like this podcast an…

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