In this episode, we dive into the chaotic developments in the Middle East, starting with the sudden pause of the US military's "Project Freedom." Are Gulf states like Saudi Arabia and Kuwait actively rebelling by denying the US airspace and base access? We discuss Iran's strategy of economic endurance, the limits of American military supremacy, and whether we are witnessing the real-time collapse of US hegemony. Finally, we explore the intense pressure from Israel to resume the war and the growing demand in Washington to expose Israel's undeclared nuclear program. Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro & The Fog of War0:26 - "Project Freedom" Paused: Are Saudi Arabia & Kuwait Rebelling?8:44 - Iran’s Strategy: Waiting Out the US Economic Tsunami14:40 - Why Gulf States Realize US Bases are a Danger17:30 - Is This the End of US Control in the Middle East?22:29 - Israel's Internal Push to Resume the War25:03 - The Limits of US Military Supremacy & Unipolar Thinking30:52 - The Collapse of America's Moral High Ground & Soft Power41:29 - Navigating the Multipolar World & The Transition of Power48:36 - Does American Leadership Need a "Humility Pill"?55:20 - The Nuclear Hypocrisy: Scrutinizing Israel’s Secret Arsenal1:04:42 - Trump’s Dilemma: How Does the US Get Out of This? Go Deeper: https://ruinsreport.com/ Substack: https://conversationsamongtheruins.substack.com/ Support the Conversation: Join as a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCW9CSfmP6gEjqtOdGTD_JKw/join Buy Me a Coffee: https://buymeacoffee.com/amongtheruins