What Trump’s Iran War Is Exposing About a War With China | Ryan McBeth

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America’s strikes on Iran may have damaged key military and nuclear infrastructure — but they also exposed something far bigger about US strategy, China, Taiwan, NATO, and the limits of military power. In this conversation with Ryan Macbeth, we explore whether Trump’s Iran strategy actually worked, why the Strait of Hormuz may be Tehran’s real deterrent, and what this conflict revealed about America’s ability to plan for “the day after”. We discuss the growing risk of factionalism inside the IRGC, whether Iran was ever truly close to a deliverable nuclear weapon, and why Beijing is likely studying every lesson from this conflict carefully. The discussion also examines America’s changing war aims, the gamble behind assumptions of regime collapse, Europe’s limited naval capabilities, the political risks of another Middle East conflict ahead of US elections, and the broader implications for Taiwan and future great power competition. The ceasefire may have paused the fighting. But the strategic consequences of this conflict may only be beginning. SUBSCRIBE for exclusive, insider analysis and latest updates on the Iran War. Join as a channel member for exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/@theglobalgambit/membership Support the Channel One-time support: https://buymeacoffee.com/theglobalgambit Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/theglobalgambit Newsletter https://pyotrskurzin.substack.com Connect X: https://twitter.com/PKurzin Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/pyotrkurzin.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pyotrsfootprints/ #iran #usa #war #geopolitics #military