Iran: From Blockade to Ground Invasion & Russia's New War Strategy | Stas Krapivnik

Pascal Lottaz speaks with Stanislav Krapivnik from Moscow about the US blockade around Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, the risk of a wider war, and the limits of US naval power. They also discuss ceasefire politics, pressure from Israel on Washington, the danger of a ground invasion, and Europe pushing the Russia Ukraine war toward a larger clash.

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Timestamps:

00:00:00 Introduction and Iran blockade

00:07:46 Ground invasion fears

00:13:54 Blockade plans and next moves

00:18:50 Ceasefire pressure and US limits

00:26:30 Missing drone and war risks

00:31:24 Moscow view and Europe escalation

00:39:36 Ukraine endgame and spring push

00:52:00 European elites and final warning