Col Doug Macgregor: U.S. Only Respects MILITARY FORCE - IRAN KNOWS THAT!

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Iran, Russia, and China are all rapidly strengthening their military capabilities, having concluded that the United States only respects the use of force—not diplomacy. This perception makes diplomacy nearly impossible and is a disaster for America’s long-term interests.

COL Doug Macgregor predicts Israel will not wait years to act against Iran, fearing Iran’s growing power. A new conflict is likely within months, as both Israel and the U.S. face worsening strategic positions in Ukraine, the Middle East, and Asia—while China continues expanding militarily.

Turning to Venezuela, the speaker warns that any U.S. military intervention there would be a major mistake, potentially sparking insurgency and uniting Latin America against Washington. Instead, the U.S. should pursue energy partnerships—since Venezuela is reportedly open to American investment—rather than repeating past regime-change failures like Iraq or Libya.

The discussion then shifts to U.S.–China relations: new 100% tariffs are seen as futile because only 3% of China’s economy depends on the U.S. China can easily trade elsewhere, while America remains dangerously reliant on Chinese rare earth minerals. The U.S. lacks domestic refining capacity and long-term strategic planning, relying instead on short-term, reactive policies.

The speaker concludes that Washington has no coherent global strategy—just impulse-driven decisions in Ukraine, the Middle East, Venezuela, and beyond. The solution, he argues, is to withdraw from unnecessary commitments, focus on rebuilding domestic capability (especially in resources and industry), and develop a real national strategy before America’s global position collapses.