By Independent News Roundup
The speaker warns that as of June 14, 2025, we may already be in the early stages of World War III, even if it's not officially recognized as such. They argue that the world — not just the U.S., Iran, Israel, or China — has entered a dangerous psychological and political state where violence is more easily accepted, and nations are increasingly seeing threats everywhere, prompting militarization and reciprocal escalation.
Key concerns include:
Multiple ongoing conflicts: Russia-Ukraine, Israel-Hamas, Israel vs. Hezbollah and Houthis, and now a direct Israel-Iran war.
Widening regional and global anxiety: More countries are bracing for the possibility of war on their own soil.
Escalatory cycle: When nations preemptively act on perceived threats, others respond similarly, pushing the situation closer to a major global conflict.
Nuclear danger: The speaker recalls Tulsi Gabbard’s warning about nuclear war, emphasizing that once any nuclear weapon is used, escalation is almost inevitable, even if it starts at a tactical level.
The speaker believes we are at a historical crossroads, comparable to the Cuban Missile Crisis, where sober leadership could still pull the world back from the brink. Without that, historians may look back on this moment as the point where global war began.
On the Israel-Iran situation:
Continued and escalating strikes: Israel and Iran are exchanging missile attacks, resulting in casualties on both sides. Iranian media claims they shot down multiple Israeli F-35s and captured pilots — unconfirmed by Israel.
Heavy damage reported in Israeli cities like Tel Aviv, and Iran alleges civilian casualties from Israeli strikes.
Warnings from experts: Analysts like Ted Postol have previously warned that Israel's air defense systems (e.g., Iron Dome) are vulnerable to saturation attacks — a tactic Iran appears to be using with waves of drones and missiles.
Statements from leaders: Netanyahu has vowed intensified retaliation, while Iran's leadership remains defiant. The U.S. denies direct involvement but has supported Israel’s missile defense.
Conclusion: The speaker urges a change in global mentality — away from reflexive militarism and escalation — to avoid plunging the world into catastrophic war. The path ahead is unclear, but without de-escalation, the risk of all-out global conflict is rising rapidly.
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