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In Day 33 of the Iran War, we break down Donald Trump’s impossible situation in the Middle East. Can the US actually withdraw, or are we permanently trapped? We also discuss Israel's exhausting ground invasion into Lebanon, the devastating closure of the Strait of Hormuz, the acceleration of global de-dollarization, and the terrifying potential for a nuclear escalation. Finally, we shift focus to South America to uncover the truth about Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, and US sanctions based on recent on-the-ground reports.

Chapter Markers:0:00 - Trump's Upcoming Address on the Iran War3:59 - Can the US Actually Withdraw from the Middle East?7:48 - Israel's Pressure on the US & The Lebanon Invasion15:41 - Strait of Hormuz Closed: De-Dollarization & The Global Economy18:02 - Trump's Ultimatum to Europe & NATO Fracturing24:01 - IDF Exhaustion & The Humanitarian Crisis in Lebanon31:35 - Will Israel Survive This Existential Crisis?36:06 - The Terrifying Potential of the Nuclear Option41:46 - Global Economic Depression & The End of US Hegemony48:21 - Why the US Can't "Just Go Back to Normal"56:54 - The Truth About Venezuela: Maduro, Sanctions & Seized Oil

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