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Jacob Shapiro: U.S. Bombs Iran, Now What? — Trump's Gamble, WW3 Fears & A Global Power Shift

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Jun 23, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Jacob Shapiro, Head of Geopolitical and Macro at the Bespoke Group, analyzes the recent U.S. military actions against Iran. He explores whether Trump's strike is a strategic gamble or a dangerous risk. Shapiro discusses the consequences of U.S. unpredictability in global alliances and the declining dollar, while examining China's ambitions in the Middle East. He raises alarm over the internal chaos in Iran and its implications, warning about the underestimated threats facing the West amid these geopolitical tensions.
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China Avoids Military Conflict

  • China values Iranian oil access but will not militarily defend Iran or risk conflict escalation.
  • China is accelerating renewable energy to minimize Middle East oil dependence and avoid military entanglements.
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No Real Iran Defense Alliance

  • The supposed alliance of Iran, Russia, and China against the US is an illusion with no military backing.
  • Russia and China show clear reluctance to defend Iran despite US bombings, signaling weakness or strategic restraint.
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Taiwan Invasion Not Imminent

  • China is unlikely to invade Taiwan due to the complexity and risk, preferring economic isolation tactics.
  • The Taiwan situation is strategic and long-term, not impulsive military aggression.
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