Sanchez Effect

‘Israel’s fifth column in the US doesn’t see a difference between Israel’s interests and America’s interests’ - Scott Horton

‘Israel’s fifth column in the US doesn’t see a difference between Israel’s interests and America’s interests. The flea wags the dog because of democracy, right?’ - Scott Horton.

In this episode of ‘Sanchez Effect’ we hear from RT correspondent Steve Sweeney who was, in the words of one expert, ‘deliberately targeted’ by the IDF, when an artillery shell exploded only a few steps away from him. He is very fortunate and grateful to have only received shrapnel wounds on his arms and not lost his life.

Today, we also heard from Scott Horton, famous American author, director of the Libertarian Institute and host of The Scott Horton Show. He commented on the recent ban on Rick Sanchez’s channel on YouTube, calling the company a ‘monopolistic search engine.’ He also discussed US claims that Iran posed an imminent threat, advising people to remember Washington’s rhetoric before the invasion of Iraq, when the American government used the same playbook. Watch the whole episode here on RT International and catch our live streams on our new platform Bitchute!

‘The best thing Trump can do is to declare a victory and leave. But donors won’t be happy’ – Stanislav Krapivnik

In this episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’ Rick brings former US army officer Stanislav Krapivnik and a big map of the Middle East. They take a look at the potential outcomes of a possible US ground invasion of Iran, with Donald Trump recently saying that he’s ‘not afraid of’ a second Vietnam. Krapivnik says the best option is impossible - an invasion through the North, via Kurdistan and Azerbaijan. The former officer says that the Kurds have already rejected the idea of getting involved in this mess; while Azerbaijan send humanitarian aid to Tehran, rather than threats of an invasion. Another option is to attack through Iraq and Kuwait – but Krapivnik dismisses this idea, highlighting that Iraqi militia in the region attack US forces 24/7. The final option – could a landing through the Persian Gulf and heavily mountainous area be possible? Krapivnik says yes… if the US drafts one million servicemen and sends them into Iran. Take a look at the big map yourself– here on RT International.

EXCLUSIVE: Rick sits down for a one-on-one with Prime Cabinet Secretary of Kenya Musalia Mudavadi

On the latest episode of ‘Sanchez Effect’ we dive into Kenya’s unexpected drama with Russia after a significant number of Kenyan soldiers signed up to fight on the frontlines, stirring up quite the controversy back home. But instead of hurling threats and insults – which seems to be the West’s go-to – Kenya’s top diplomat took the high road and boarded a plane and came to talk to Russian officials. The outcome? A peaceful resolution and the Kenyans are heading back home. No hard feelings. Imagine: diplomacy actually works if you use it.

This might just be the wake-up call the West needs, as it navigates its own mess with Iran that it started after throwing away good-faith attempts at negotiations. And now as Trump acts all surprised at the mess he caused, he comes up with this jaw-dropper: ‘We were shocked’ that Iran targeted US bases in the Middle East! Really, who saw that coming? Anyone paying attention to Iran, perhaps?

The world is now feeling the fallout. The Kenyan Prime Cabinet Secretary reveals that his country is already facing tough times, relying on oil, produce, and fertilizers from the Gulf region – all of which is complicated by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. With reserves dwindling, how long can Kenya hold out? And what other ripple effects are looming? Tune in to find out, only on RT!

‘Choosing to be a bully never works’ – Alanoud Al Thani, Qatari political analyst and researcher

‘Israel has become radioactive. I think Iran has started behaving the same way. Choosing to be a bully never works’ – Alanoud Al Thani, Qatari political analyst and researcher.

In this episode of RT’s ‘Sanchez Effect’ Rick talks to Alanoud Al Thani, a Qatari political analyst and nonresident fellow at the Middle East Council on Global Affairs.

She explains Israel’s destructive role in the region as it attacks local nations such as Lebanon, Syria, the Palestinian Authority, and even Qatar. Al Thani says that Israel’s behavior is getting out of control, even for its allies. At the same time, she condemns Iranian attacks on the Gulf States, saying that US and Israeli aggression do not justify Tehran’s actions.

In this episode, Al Thani discusses whether American bases in the region pose a threat to Iran, as well as a looming oil crisis if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened.

Catch all of this and more – only on RT!

The US has burned through years’ worth of cruise missile production in just ten days of war – Theodore Postol, American physicist

‘The US has burned through years’ worth of cruise missile production in just ten days of war. It’s total nonsense, this kind of military output can’t be sustained for long, while Iran can go on indefinitely’ – Theodore Postol, American physicist.

In the latest episode of Sanchez Effect, we’re thrilled to welcome one of the world’s top experts on ballistic missiles. With viral online videos showing Iranian drones and rockets slipping through US defense systems, Rick can’t help but ask: we were promised Iron Domes and impenetrable anti-ballistic systems such as THAAD and Patriot. So what’s going on?

Our guest breaks it all down. As it turns out that, while Patriot batteries cost a whopping $1 billion each, their radar struggles to properly detect incoming missiles because they’re simply too fast. They may be good against aircraft, but not missiles and drones. But why if those drones seem like an easy target? Professor Postol says they don’t need to be more advanced – only good enough to breach such defenses. He reveals that the current interception rate by Patriot missiles is only 4-5%, so it’s a gigantic fraud. Patriots were ineffective in the 1990’s and have made zero improvement since then.

Professor Postol says Iranians have production facilities set up to maintain firing capacity. Unlike American private companies, which only produce what contracts require, Iran’s setup allows it to sustain operations. The US arms industry simply isn’t equipped to keep pace in a prolonged conflict like this. Learn more – only on RT!

‘Washington learned a lot from its mistakes, so it decided to make more mistakes to learn more’ – Salman Al-Ansari

In this episode of RT’s Sanchez Effect, we cover the latest developments in Washington’s war on Iran. Our guest, Salman Al-Ansari, a Saudi geopolitical researcher, has spoken out in condemnation of Israeli-US aggression against Tehran, while also saying this does not give the Islamic Republic the right to attack its neighbors. Our guest also affirmed Saudi Arabia’s key role in the region and claimed the nation has promised not to allow the US to carry out strikes from its territory, leading to lively discussion and debate with Sanchez. Watch their whole conversation here on RT International.