The Duran Podcast Trump, 'BIG wave' attack coming. Boots on the ground? (Live)
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Mar 3, 2026 
Alexander Mercouris, an experienced geopolitical analyst known for deep conflict analysis, joins to unpack looming 'big wave' attacks and the prospect of boots on the ground. He breaks down the Khamenei meeting strike, regional unrest and Gulf power shifts. They compare playbooks to Ukraine, probe munitions shortages, and weigh wider escalation risks and international stabilizers.
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How A Single Meeting Became A Strategic Target
- The Khamenei meeting with top commanders created an unexpected concentrated target exploited by attackers.
- Alexander Mercouris cites Financial Times reporting that CCTV hacks and assembled officials at Khamenei's residence enabled the strike.
Planned Regime Collapse Hasn't Materialized
- The campaign so far is underperforming relative to planners' expectations with no mass protests or military defections.
- Mercouris notes absence of street seizures and no visible military units moving into Tehran after days of strikes.
Munitions Shortages Force Global Scavenging
- The U.S. and allies face real munitions shortages and will scavenge global stockpiles to sustain the campaign.
- Mercouris warns of moving THAAD interceptors from South Korea and hunting worldwide for interceptors and missiles.