Show Notes
On August 1st, President Trump called off what was set to be one of the largest military strikes in the Middle East. Why did he call it off, and how close was Iran to actually deploying a nuclear weapon.
Today, foreign policy expert Ron Bee joins Joseph on The MiddleGround Mic to pull back the curtain on the geopolitical chess match happening behind closed doors
Key Topics Covered: • The Secret Pressure: Why Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Qatar asked the U.S. to hold back. • The 7-Day Window: Inside the intelligence that triggered Operation Midnight Hammer and the B-2 bomber strikes. • China's Hidden Role: Reports of 400 handheld missiles smuggled through Pakistan. • The Economic Stranglehold: How the blockade on Iran's $400M daily oil revenue changes the equation. • The Border Ripple Effect: How European energy demands are driving crisis events across North Africa.
About the Guest: Ron Bee is a leading foreign policy expert and author specializing in international security, nuclear non-proliferation, and Middle Eastern relations.
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