Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Brian Berletic: Iran War - A Gateway to War with China & Russia
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Mar 19, 2026 
Brian Berletic, a former U.S. Marine and geopolitical commentator, outlines how U.S. action against Iran could escalate into broader conflict with China and Russia. He discusses long-term strategic planning, Eurasia as the strategic battleground, maritime sabotage and blockades, narrative management using proxies, and the risks of escalation and munitions depletion.
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Corporations Drive Continuity In US War Planning
- U.S. foreign policy is structurally driven by corporate-financier interests prioritising constant expansion of profit and power.
- Brian Berletic links decades of policy papers to a continuous strategy executed across administrations culminating in the current Iran conflict.
Iran Attack Serves As Strategic Strike Toward China And Russia
- The Iran campaign is a stepping stone in a broader strategy to weaken Russia and China by disrupting energy and regional defenses.
- Berletic traces coordinated steps from the Arab Spring through Syria and Ukraine to choke China’s energy access before its irreversible rise.
Campaign To Strangle China’s Energy Lifelines
- The U.S. aims to impose a de facto maritime and production blockade to cut Chinese energy imports from the Middle East.
- Berletic cites strikes on Iranian and Gulf energy infrastructure, attacks on Venezuelan exports, and sabotage of BRI pipelines to create a global oil choke.