With Trump as President, Are We Looking at All-Out War with Iran?

The conversation discusses the potential for increased conflict with Iran under a Trump presidency. The speakers express concern about the hawkish stance of the administration towards Iran and China. They also touch on the current situation in the Red Sea with the Houthis and potential escalation of conflicts in Ukraine and the Middle East.

Key Takeaways:
Increased risk of conflict with Iran: There's a perception that a Trump administration might be more likely to engage in conflict with Iran, possibly influenced by Israel.

Concerns about current conflicts: The speakers mention ongoing issues with Houthi attacks in the Red Sea and the potential for escalation.

Potential for further escalation: There's discussion about European politicians (specifically mentioning a German politician) advocating for providing more advanced weapons to Ukraine, which could lead to Russia retaliating by supplying better weapons to the Houthis.

Pessimistic outlook: Both speakers express a gloomy view of the future, using the metaphor of heading towards an iceberg to describe the current geopolitical situation.

Unpredictability of Trump: While there's a small chance Trump might change course due to his unpredictable nature, the speakers believe it's unlikely due to the influence of his appointed advisors.

Continuation of current policies: Despite some hopes for policy changes, the speakers expect that the general direction of U.S. foreign policy will likely remain the same, continuing towards potential conflicts.

Global interconnectedness of conflicts: The conversation highlights how actions in one conflict (like Ukraine) could have repercussions in another (like the Red Sea), demonstrating the complex nature of global geopolitics.