Is World War III Starting? | Iran War Escalates | Ukraine Infighting

Is the world moving toward World War III?In this episode, Charlie and Peter Erickson discuss the increasingly dangerous trajectory of the Iran war, the risk of a wider regional conflict centered on the Strait of Hormuz, and whether Gulf states could force the U.S. out of the region. They also examine the collapse of post-WWII order, Israel’s long-term position, and the growing anger inside the United States over endless war.In the second half, they turn to Ukraine: Zelensky’s internal power struggle, the firing of Fedorov, the role of liberals and ultra-nationalists, forced conscription, street unrest, and the West’s persistent refusal to recognize Russia’s military and technological strength.[00:00] - Happy Friday? Good News vs. Bad News[01:07] - Is This the Most Dangerous Geopolitical Moment Since WWII?[03:30] - The Iran War: Phase 2 – Why it’s More Dangerous Now[08:14] - US Strikes: Fewer Targets, But Targeting Infrastructure[10:42] - Why is Trump Bombing Iran? The Desperation Strategy[13:15] - Kharg Island Invasion? The Ground War Threat[17:30] - Can the US Military Push Back Against a Mad Strategy?[19:46] - Gulf States at a Crossroads: Will They Betray the US?[23:26] - What Happens if the Gulf States Kick the US Out?[26:06] - The Petrodollar is Dying[28:56] - Israel’s Panic: The Trap They Can’t Escape[43:11] - Why is Israeli Society So Self-Destructive?[45:08] - Ukraine: Fedorov Fired – Zelensky’s Purge of Rivals[49:41] - Ukraine Press Gangs: The Three Factions vs. The People[53:00] - Protests in Kiev: The Liberals vs. The Ultranationalists[58:15] - The Evil of Ukraine’s Liberal Class: “Let Them Die”[1:06:00] - Why the West is Wrong About Russia’s Power[1:12:00] - Russia’s Hypersonic Weapons & Nuclear-Powered Missiles[1:15:35] - Will Russia Have to Escalate to Make the West Fear Them?Go Deeper:https://ruinsreport.com/Substack: https://conversationsamongtheruins.substack.com/Support the Conversation:Join as a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW9CSfmP6gEjqtOdGTD_JKw/joinBuy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/amongtheruins