“Trump is not in charge, like George W. Bush wasn’t. Lots of people with money are pulling the strings” – Lawrence Wilkerson

Is the US operation against Iran merely a political show?

Why is the US stirring up crises around the globe? In the latest episode of Sanchez Effect, former chief of staff to US Secretary of State Colin Powell, Lawrence Wilkerson, says it’s all part of a grander scheme to wage war on Russia and sabotage its alliances worldwide.

He and Rick Sanchez dive into how this US operation resembles Iraq 2.0 - and discuss who stands to gain if Iran follows through on its threat to close the Strait of Hormuz.

Get ready for in-depth analysis and much more, only here on RT.

23.06.2025

42:50 min

23.06.2025

42:50 min

“Trump is not in charge, like George W. Bush wasn’t. Lots of people with money are pulling the strings” – Lawrence Wilkerson

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