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Currently Playing: America Just Lost the Persian Gulf And Can't Admit It

America's strategy in the Middle East may be facing its biggest test in decades. In this episode, Carl Zha speaks with Dr. Warwick Powell about the rapidly escalating Strait of Hormuz crisis, the consequences of U.S. military intervention, and why Washington may be trapped in a conflict it cannot easily end. Dr. Powell argues that recent events reveal a fundamental shift in regional power. Rather than isolating Iran, the conflict may have strengthened Tehran's position while exposing the limits of American military dominance. The discussion explores why the United States finds it politically difficult to accept strategic setbacks and how the struggle over the Strait of Hormuz could reshape the future security architecture of the Persian Gulf. Topics include: • The Strait of Hormuz and global energy security • Why Trump proposed charging China for U.S. naval protection • The military and political consequences of the Iran conflict • Has the "Greater Israel" strategy failed? • Why Iran's position may have become stronger • America's credibility and military deterrence • How Gulf states may rethink regional security • The emerging multipolar order • What this means for China, global trade, and future geopolitics Do you think the balance of power in the Middle East is permanently changing? Share your thoughts in the comments below. You can follow Carl Zha on Twitter: https://x.com/CarlZha you'd like to support the channel / 如果你想支持我的频道: ☕ Buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/carlzha8 🅿️ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/silknsteel 💳 PAYPAL DONATIONS: https://www.paypal.com/paypalme/CarlZha