Judging Freedom

Pepe Escobar : How Iran is Beating Trump

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Mar 24, 2026
Pepe Escobar, veteran geopolitical analyst on Middle East affairs and multipolar strategy. He unpacks a failed Mossad plot in Tehran. He traces alleged insider trading and diplomatic maneuvers. He maps Gulf alignments, Iran’s Strait of Hormuz leverage, and the wider multipolar realignment involving BRICS and regional powers.
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Mossad Street-Provocation Plan Collapsed Immediately

  • The Mossad-originated street-provoke plan in Tehran collapsed immediately and had no fallback strategy.
  • Pepe Escobar says the scheme failed on day one and Israel and allies continue bombing civilian targets while desperately trying to provoke unrest.
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Alleged Insider Trades Around Ultimatum Postponement

  • Insider trading allegedly occurred when SP500 bets and oil sells were placed minutes before Trump delayed an ultimatum.
  • Escobar reports a $1.5 billion SP500 play and related oil trades traced to people in the room five minutes before the postponement.
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Pakistan Steps Up As Potential Mediator

  • Pakistan is positioning as a top mediator between Washington and Tehran alongside Turkey and Egypt.
  • Escobar notes Pakistan's access to both sides, neighborhood ties to Sistan and Baluchistan, and infiltration links that make it an effective broker.
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