“The War Against Iran Is a Total Fiasco for the United States and Israel” – Dr. Peter Hänseler

Beyond simplistic narratives, Peter Hänseler — guest on the “Strategic Compass” program hosted by Hasan Ünal on the Harici YouTube channel — portrays the American–Israeli offensive as both illegal and illegitimate, a turning point he describes as “the end of international law” in any meaningful, universally applied sense.

On the military front, Hänseler highlights a striking strategic asymmetry: Iran, sixty-seven times larger than Israel, deployed a saturation capability that quickly exposed the limits of the Iron Dome and the vulnerability of American bases across the region.

Iran's retaliation — precise and backed by a significant technological edge in missile warfare — not only unified the Iranian population but forced American aircraft carriers to reposition.

Diplomatically, Russia watches this escalation with stunned caution, while keeping dialogue channels open, as Turkey holds firmly neutral ground, refusing any use of its territory.

Hänseler calls out Western blindness: a chronic underestimation of Iranian and Russian capabilities, a persistent strategic arrogance, and a stubborn refusal to acknowledge the multipolar world now taking shape.

This 47-minute interview delivers a clear-eyed analysis of the forces at play and the risks of a protracted conflict. For those seeking to look beyond official statements, it offers essential insights into the future of the Middle East and the ongoing realignment of global powers.