The hosts of The Duran, Alex Christoforou and Alexander Mercouris, join Jimmy to analyze the current US-Iran stalemate, noting that US military commanders have advised against resuming airstrikes because "more bombing is not going to achieve anything," leaving Trump with no good options—unable to negotiate or escalate without risking Iran wiping out Gulf States. They argue that Trump was "talked into this war by Netanyahu" based on false assumptions that Iran would collapse immediately and that despite Trump's claims of having "all the cards," Iran actually holds the ace by controlling the Strait of Hormuz, which is crippling the global economy. They further note that Russia and China stand firmly behind Iran, with Putin praising Iran's "heroic defense" and the head of Russian military intelligence present at high-level meetings, signaling logistical support. The hosts also discuss the psychological toll of the Gaza genocide on Israeli soldiers, citing a 40% increase in PTSD and a sharp rise in suicides among active-duty IDF personnel, with at least 10 soldiers taking their own lives since the beginning of the year. Follow The Duran on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheDuran Download Rumble Wallet now and enjoy the benefits of financial and personal freedom! https://rumblewallet.onelink.me/bJsX/jimmydore Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.