Col. Jacques Baud: Trump’s FINAL Play Just COLLAPSED Israel

Col. Jacques Baud: Trump’s FINAL Play Just COLLAPSED Israel

From Dialogue Works by Nima Rostami Alkhorshid

May 4, 2026 · 1h 13m

About this episode

The episode discusses escalating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, analyzing Iran's diplomatic stance and the implications for US foreign policy and regional dynamics.

Strait of Hormuz tensions escalate: US announces naval escorts as Iran intercepts vessels, controlling strategic passage. Analysis explores Iran's diplomatic proposal, existential stakes for Tehran versus US tactical posturing, and regional implications across Lebanon and Palestine. Discussion covers China rejecting unilateral US sanctions as illegal under international law, and the broader shift toward multipolar global order. Experts critique inconsistent 'gunboat diplomacy,' arguing genuine dialogue—not military threats—is essential as emerging powers assert sovereign rights to negotiate as equals, transforming traditional Western-dominated international relations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

People in this episode

Host: Nima Rostami Alkhorshid

Guest: Col. Jacques Baud

Topics covered

  • Iran-US relations
  • geopolitical tensions
  • diplomatic proposals
  • multipolar global order
  • gunboat diplomacy
  • sovereign rights
  • international law

Keywords

  • Strait of Hormuz
  • Iran
  • US
  • China
  • diplomacy
  • gunboat diplomacy
  • multipolarity
  • international relations

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: US, Iran, China, US sanctions

Places: Strait of Hormuz, Lebanon, Palestine

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