STOP THE CLOCK | Day 54 | Ceasefire 2.0 | Trump blinks again | Strait seizures | Starmer death knell

STOP THE CLOCK | Day 54 | Ceasefire 2.0 | Trump blinks again | Strait seizures | Starmer death knell

From MOATS with George Galloway by Molucca Media Ltd

April 22, 2026 · 1h 37m · Episode 545

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George Galloway discusses the implications of the latest ceasefire and political developments in the Middle East with expert guests.

🚨 Stop the clock. Ceasefire returns. But the countdown continues. Day 54 and the pattern is now impossible to ignore. Another ceasefire, another pause, another reset of the clock. Trump backs off again as tensions rise in the Strait of Hormuz, with fresh seizures threatening global energy flows. Diplomacy is back, but each round looks more like delay than resolution. Tonight George Galloway asks the central question. If every escalation ends in retreat, who is really in control of this war? Joining George: Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi – University of Tehran. Direct insight from Iran on ceasefire 2.0, strategy and the balance of power. Max Blumenthal – Journalist and editor of The Grayzone. Analysis of US policy, media narratives and the deeper forces shaping events. Plus: Starmer fighting for survival over the Mandelson scandalTrump’s repeated climbdowns and what they signalStrait of Hormuz seizures and the pressure on global energy 📊 LIVE POLL: Will Jeffrey Epstein bring down British PM Keir Starmer? 📞 US: +1 844 944 33 44📞 UK: 08 081 96 55 22 Watch live on YouTube and Facebook. Call in. Comment. Share.

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Host: George Galloway

Guests: Professor Seyed Mohammad Marandi, Max Blumenthal

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Organizations: University of Tehran, The Grayzone

Places: Iran, UK, US, Strait of Hormuz

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