YouTube Geopolitical Reporting for 2026-07-18

Updated on July 17, 2026 at 7:06:40 PM GMT

Part 2 of today’s collection of YouTube interview format shows that usually relate to geopolitics and conflict. Some channels are included because the host often covers the topics we find interesting. Most are included to give a greater perspective on what is happening in the world. Very few could be considered mainstream media views. For this post, we looked at 18 YouTube Channels and located 60 current videos out of 266 reviewed.


Today's featured videos are:
Alex Christoforou, ILTV Israel News, TheRedPillDiaries, Middle East Eye, Afterburn Defense, Breaking Points, Tucker Carlson, Garland Nixon, RonPaulLibertyReport, The Grayzone, Geopolitical Economy Report, Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp, Neutrality Studies, RealLifeLore.

[YouTube - Alex Christoforou - 2026-07-17T19:04:30+00:00]

US Fires Opening Salvo at China as Zelensky Hides Behind Glass, Surovikin Returns

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[YouTube - ILTV Israel News - 2026-07-17T18:54:59+00:00]

IRAN’S WAR MACHINE UNDER ATTACK! | HORMUZ & RED SEA AT RISK!

WATCH NOW: ILTV 24/7, LIVE News from Israel in English — Breaking Updates, Culture & Analysis. #israel #hostagerelease #breakingnews #iltvdailynews #livecoverage #AndyBurnham #UKPolitics #Israel ...

[YouTube - TheRedPillDiaries - 2026-07-17T18:54:32+00:00]

Live with Prof. Saul J. Takahashi - U.S Goes Full Blown Pariah (Pt.2)

Saul J. Takahashi is an international human rights and humanitarian lawyer, and his main research interests include human rights in Palestine, third world approaches to international law, and Islamoph...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-07-17T18:49:58+00:00]

What does the World Cup look like in Gaza?

While football fans around the world gather in fan zones and restaurants for the World Cup, Palestinians in Gaza are trying to watch the tournament under the threat of Israeli bombardment. Since the ...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-07-17T18:30:41+00:00]

Why Israel’s plans for regime change failed in Iran

As debates among Iran’s leadership continue, one intelligence agency had a very different vision for Iran’s postwar future. The New York Times and Haaretz news outlets recently reported that Israel’...

[YouTube - Afterburn Defense - 2026-07-17T18:09:01+00:00]

Operation Midnight Hammer | Part III - Striking Iran's Nuclear Facilities

Operation Midnight Hammer through the eyes of the F-16 Wild Weasel pilots who flew it. This is the firsthand account of the 55th Fighter Squadron and the 20th Fighter Wing. These are the pilots who fl...

[YouTube - Breaking Points - 2026-07-17T18:03:57+00:00]

Tucker: GOD BLESS Democrats For Voting Against Israel

Emily and Griffin discuss Tucker crediting Democrats for voting against merging the US military with Israel. Shelby Talcott: https://x.com/ShelbyTalcott Emily: https://www.youtube.com/@AfterPartyEmi...

[YouTube - Breaking Points - 2026-07-17T17:51:54+00:00]

MIDDLE EAST ON FIRE: Iran STRIKES Bases As Trump BACKS DOWN On Hormuz

Ryan and Emily discuss Iran hitting US bases as Trump backs down on Strait of Hormuz tolls. Sign up for a PREMIUM Breaking Points subscriptions for full early access to uncut shows and LIVE AMAs wit...

[YouTube - Tucker Carlson - 2026-07-17T17:49:33+00:00]

Pink Floyd’s Roger Waters on 9/11, JFK, Gaza, and Why the Israel Lobby Is Trying to Destroy Him

There’s never been a legitimate criminal investigation into 9-11, the deadliest terror attack in US history. Roger Waters is trying to change that. Roger Waters—legendary Pink Floyd co-founder and on...

[YouTube - Breaking Points - 2026-07-17T17:46:14+00:00]

China HACKING, CIA Deep State: Trump's WILD Election Speech

Emily and Griffin discuss Trump's wild speech on American elections. Shelby Talcott: https://x.com/ShelbyTalcott Emily: https://www.youtube.com/@AfterPartyEmily Griffin: https://www.youtube.com/@cho...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-07-17T17:35:38+00:00]

Dominic Waghorn says evidence that US responsible for Minab school bombing ‘uncontestable’

"We have identified that these were cruise missiles. Tomahawk cruise missiles. Only Americans have them.” Sky News International Editor Dominic Waghorn has said that the evidence that the US is respo...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-07-17T17:13:59+00:00]

Inside Iran’s strategy against the US

Strikes between the US and Iran have continued throughout the week in what is the latest and most severe round of escalation between the two parties since the April ceasefire After reimposing its blo...

[YouTube - Garland Nixon - 2026-07-17T16:40:35+00:00]

International peace coalition with Larry johnson and more

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[YouTube - RonPaulLibertyReport - 2026-07-17T16:32:25+00:00]

Pay Attention: What the Treasury Secretary Says About the Future of Gold | Featuring Philip Patrick

Description: Pay Attention! The future of gold could have major implications for the U.S. economy, the dollar, inflation, and your financial future. In this episode of the Ron Paul Liberty Report, we ...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-07-17T15:26:12+00:00]

US strikes civilian infrastructure in southern Iran, killing at least seven people

The US has carried out strikes on Iran for the sixth night in a row on Thursday, targeting civilian infrastructure and killing at least seven people, according to Iranian media. Local reports state t...

[YouTube - RonPaulLibertyReport - 2026-07-17T15:13:40+00:00]

Trump: 'WE Are Going To Control Hormuz Strait!'

President Trump declared this morning that the United States will capture and control the Strait of Hormuz and begin charging a 20 percent fee on ships traversing the waterway. How is he going to do t...

[YouTube - The Grayzone - 2026-07-17T15:01:04+00:00]

The Grayzone exposes U.S. massacre in Eastern Tehran

The Grayzone's Max Blumenthal visits a neighborhood in Eastern Tehran, Iran bombarded with 8 missiles launched by the US-Israeli coalition on March 9, 2026. There, he met local residents who witnessed...

[YouTube - Geopolitical Economy Report - 2026-07-17T14:58:54+00:00]

Trump restarts war on Iran, but has no way out: The US lost

Donald Trump violated the diplomatic agreement and restarted the war, bombing Iran and re-imposing a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. Ben Norton explains why the US government will fail, becaus...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-07-17T13:04:36+00:00]

Tucker Carlson 'thankful' for Democrats standing up against Israel

During a podcast with The American Conservative, Tucker Carlson spoke about the Democratic opposition to a bill presented in the US House this week which attempted to block 3.3 billion dollars of defe...

[YouTube - TheRedPillDiaries - 2026-07-17T12:57:19+00:00]

Live with Gilbert Doctorow - All We See Is War

Today we are joined by Gilbert Doctorow who is a specialist on International relations & Russian affairs. He is also a published author. Gilbert Doctorow's latest book, "War Diaries. The Russia-Ukrain...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-07-17T11:46:44+00:00]

US strikes Iran for sixth consecutive night, Iran retaliates

The US hit Iran for the sixth consecutive night, as vital infrastructure in the country's southern provinces were targeted. Iran responded by launching missiles on US military assets in the region, in...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-07-17T11:19:27+00:00]

What does Iran plan to do with the Strait of Hormuz?

Is the US-Iran MoU falling apart? And how are Iran's leaders thinking about what comes next? On Thursday's segment of MEE Live, Senior Fellow at MEI Alex Vatanka explains the strategic dilemmas surro...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-07-17T11:18:08+00:00]

IRGC calling the shots as Iran weighs nuclear deal

The lead negotiator warned Iran has "no reason to adhere" to the MoU if it doesn't deliver benefits, but the real power lies with the Revolutionary Guards and allied networks, who view the conflict as...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-07-17T11:17:01+00:00]

Mossad reportedly planned to install Ahmadinejad as Iran's new leader

According to reports from The New York Times and Haaretz, Israel's Mossad drew up an elaborate plan to overthrow Iran's leadership early in the war. The plot allegedly began with the killing of forme...

[YouTube - ILTV Israel News - 2026-07-17T11:01:27+00:00]

ILTV Weekly Review - July 17, 2026

ILTV Weekly Review - July 17, 2026 Join our community now and receive 24/7 of new & original content from the State of Israel. https://www.iltv.tv Follow ILTV Israel News on Facebook - https://www.f...

[YouTube - Garland Nixon - 2026-07-17T10:04:02+00:00]

TRUMP GIVES GOOFY SPEECH ON ELECTION INTERFERENCE AS HIS PRESIDENCY COLLAPSES ON FOREIGN POLICY LIES

TRUMP GIVE GOOFY SPEECH ON ELECTION INTERFERENCE AS HIS PRESIDENCY COLLAPSES ON FOREIGN POLICY LIES 10 FOIL HAT AND OTHER MERCHANDISE FOR SALE HERE: https://garlandnixonmerchstore.itemorder.com/shop/...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-07-17T10:00:47+00:00]

'Israelis don't consider themselves bound by the framework' | One on one with Tarek Mitri

"Twenty-four hours after the trilateral framework was made public... Netanyahu, the foreign minister, the defence minister said, 'We're staying in southern Lebanon. We're not withdrawing." In the lat...

[YouTube - ILTV Israel News - 2026-07-17T09:33:24+00:00]

Israel Daily News - July 15, 2026 | War Looms As U.S. Expands Strikes On Iran

On Today's Episode of ILTV Israel Daily: The U.S. intensifies its war against Iran, launching its largest wave of strikes since hostilities resumed. Plus Prime Minister Netanyahu issues a stark warnin...

[YouTube - TheRedPillDiaries - 2026-07-17T09:22:42+00:00]

Alex Krainer: Trump wants out, because Project Iran is collapsing the Empire!

This is an excerpt of an interview with Alex Krainer. Full Video Title & Link: {REDUX} A New Paradigm - Live with Alex Krainer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl5AEHi1P70&t=586s On this episode of ...

[YouTube - TheRedPillDiaries - 2026-07-17T09:21:28+00:00]

Alex Krainer- The Winners & Losers of US Imperial Wars!

This is an excerpt of an interview with Alex Krainer. Full Video Title & Link: {REDUX} A New Paradigm - Live with Alex Krainer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl5AEHi1P70&t=586s On this episode of ...

[YouTube - TheRedPillDiaries - 2026-07-17T09:21:00+00:00]

Alex Krainer- China & Russia can't let Iran fall to US Empire!

This is an excerpt of an interview with Alex Krainer. Full Video Title & Link: {REDUX} A New Paradigm - Live with Alex Krainer https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl5AEHi1P70&t=586s On this episode of ...

[YouTube - TheRedPillDiaries - 2026-07-17T09:00:32+00:00]

Live with KJ Noh - The Lunatics are out of the Asylum

K.J. Noh is a peace activist and scholar on the geopolitics of the Asian continent who writes for Counterpunch, Dissident Voice, & AsiaTimes. He is special correspondent for KPFA Flashpoints on the Pi...

[YouTube - TheRedPillDiaries - 2026-07-17T08:59:28+00:00]

Live with Pascal Lottaz - Reality of America's decline sets in

Dr Pascal Lottaz is an Adjunct Researcher at the Waseda Institute for Advanced Study (Tokyo), and Adjunct Professor for European Politics at Temple University Japan Campus. He received his PhD from th...

[YouTube - TheRedPillDiaries - 2026-07-17T08:56:56+00:00]

Live with Dr. Paul Craig Roberts- Trump is Israel's Tool!

On this episode of TheRedPillDiaries podcast we may be joined by a very influential former high up US government official if his schedule permits. We will hold back the name so it will be a pleasant s...

[YouTube - TheRedPillDiaries - 2026-07-17T08:29:03+00:00]

KJ Noh- The Empire of Chaos has no Clue nor Strategy!

This is an excerpt from an excellent conversation that KJ Noh & I had recently. Full Interview Is Here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6YjzyZz_jbM&t=2858s K.J. Noh is a peace activist and scholar...

[YouTube - TheRedPillDiaries - 2026-07-17T08:26:37+00:00]

The July 9th Intel Report with C.I.A Analyst Larry Johnson

This will be a discussion between me and former CIA analyst Larry Johnson about all of the unfolding events in the Middle East including the Iran US/Israeli war. Larry Johnson is the creator and publi...

[YouTube - TheRedPillDiaries - 2026-07-17T08:24:17+00:00]

Live with Jayant Bhandari - Crashing Politics & War

Jayant is constantly traveling the world to look for investment opportunities, particularly in the natural resource sector. He advises institutional investors about his finds. He was a Director on the...

[YouTube - TheRedPillDiaries - 2026-07-17T08:18:15+00:00]

Live with Prof. John Helmer - Russia’s next move & Global Politics

JOHN HELMER Born in Australia to a Polish father and Russian mother, John Helmer’s career in international politics has been unique. He has served on the staffs of US President Jimmy Carter, Greek P...

[YouTube - TheRedPillDiaries - 2026-07-17T08:15:29+00:00]

Live with Stanislav Krapivnik - War is Everywhere

Stanislav Krapivnik is a military-political expert, former US Army officer, and supply chain executive currently based in Russia. Born in Lugansk during the Soviet era, he migrated to the United State...

[YouTube - ILTV Israel News - 2026-07-17T08:10:13+00:00]

TRUMP'S MESSAGE TO IRAN: BEHAVE OR ELSE!

WATCH NOW: ILTV 24/7, LIVE News from Israel in English — Breaking Updates, Culture & Analysis. #israel #hostagerelease #breakingnews #iltvdailynews #livecoverage #AndyBurnham #UKPolitics #Israel ...

[YouTube - Antiwar News With Dave DeCamp - 2026-07-17T08:03:50+00:00]

US Bombs Iran for Sixth Consecutive Night, US OKs $2 Billion Arms Sale for Saudi Arabia, and More

https://expatmoney.com/antiwar Phone bank for Defend the Guard: https://defendtheguard.us/phonebank Sign up for our newsletter: https://www.antiwar.com/newsletter/ Listen on Apple: https://podca...

[YouTube - Garland Nixon - 2026-07-17T07:51:36+00:00]

GRIFTBUSTERS W/STEVE POIKONEN - OPEN AI FOLLOWS YOU HOME - STREET LIGHTS AS CAMERA & DATA COLLECTORS

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[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-07-17T07:04:30+00:00]

Israeli settlers move into new settlement near Nablus

“This land has waited thousands of years for this settlement to be established.” The first group of Israeli settlers moved into a new settlement on a mountain towering over the city of Nablus in the ...

[YouTube - Garland Nixon - 2026-07-17T06:48:02+00:00]

LARRY C JOHNSON- WHY IS THE US FIGHTING A WAR IN THE STRAITS OF HORMUZ THAT IT CAN NOT WIN?

LARRY C JOHNSON- WHY IS THE US FIGHTING A WAR IN THE STRAITS OF HORMUZ THAT IT CAN NOT WIN? Want to create live streams like this? Check out StreamYard: https://streamyard.com/pal/d/5409868324536320

[YouTube - Alex Christoforou - 2026-07-17T05:21:42+00:00]

Keir Says Goodbye, Travels To Kiev As Ursula Gets BIG AWARD & Drone Genius Resigns. Vance On Rogan

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[YouTube - Neutrality Studies - 2026-07-17T02:37:28+00:00]

War Machine REACTIVATED: US Ground Invasion Prep As Missiles Run Low | Larry C. Johnson

Desperate times call for desperate wars. As the US is failing to subdue Iran with missile strikes, the crazies in Washington are cooking up an even bigger screw-up: Ground invasion. Larry C. Johnson ...

[YouTube - ILTV Israel News - 2026-07-17T00:37:54+00:00]

TRUMP THREATENS IRAN: "POWER PLANTS ARE NEXT"

WATCH NOW: ILTV 24/7, LIVE News from Israel in English — Breaking Updates, Culture & Analysis. #israel #hostagerelease #breakingnews #iltvdailynews #livecoverage #AndyBurnham #UKPolitics #Israel ...

[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-07-17T00:03:43+00:00]

Yemen's Houthis threaten attacks on Saudi oil facilities

Yemen’s Houthi leader, Abdul Malik al-Houthi, warned that the group would target Saudi Arabia’s oil facilities and other infrastructure if Riyadh escalates its attacks on Yemen, days after Sanaa Inter...

[YouTube - Garland Nixon - 2026-07-16T22:34:49+00:00]

MARTYANOV, RITTER - THE WEST IS LOSING ON ALL FRONTS - LINDSEY GRAHAM'S UNTIMELY DEMISE

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[YouTube - Middle East Eye - 2026-07-16T22:16:24+00:00]

White House press secretary says Trump is ‘open to diplomacy’ and talking to Iran

White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt has said US President Trump is “open to diplomacy” and that the US is still talking with Iran amid escalating tensions in the region. "The president will ...

[YouTube - ILTV Israel News - 2026-07-16T21:40:49+00:00]

Israel Daily News - July 16, 2026 | U.S. Closes On Tehran

On Today's Episode of ILTV Israel Daily: The U.S. expands its strikes toward Tehran, Iran threatens global shipping through the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, and Israel-Lebanon talks conclude on positive term...

[YouTube - Garland Nixon - 2026-07-16T21:35:50+00:00]

THE WIT & WISDOM OF MARK SLEBODA - UKRAINE'S TERRORIST NETWORK EXPOSED - RUSSIAN AERIAL ONSLAUGHT

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[YouTube - Garland Nixon - 2026-07-16T21:23:10+00:00]

PERFIDIOUS ALBION W/HARLEY SCHLANGER - LINDSEY GRAHAM WAS A LOYAL SUBJECT OF THE BRITISH WAR MACHINE

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[YouTube - RonPaulLibertyReport - 2026-07-16T20:13:30+00:00]

Kushner And Witkoff: Diplomats Or Shady 'Deal-Makers'?

Dropsite news broke a story yesterday that President Trump's envoys to Ukraine/Russia and the Middle East - his son-in-law Jared Kushner and his real estate developer friend Steve Witkoff - have been ...

[YouTube - ILTV Israel News - 2026-07-16T19:20:42+00:00]

How Volunteers Are Revolutionizing Emergency Response in Israel

ILTV sits down with United Hatzalah Founder Eli Beer to discuss the ins and outs of this lifesaving organization. Join our community now and receive 24/7 of new & original content from the State of I...

[YouTube - RonPaulLibertyReport - 2026-07-16T19:05:31+00:00]

What's The Story With Kushner & Witkoff?

What's The Story With Kushner & Witkoff?

[YouTube - Breaking Points - 2026-07-16T18:40:39+00:00]

JD Vance FREAKS Over Israel Influence OP To Derail Deal

Krystal and Saagar discuss Israel caught funding a massive operation in the US to derail diplomacy with Iran. Sign up for a PREMIUM Breaking Points subscriptions for full early access to uncut shows...

[YouTube - Breaking Points - 2026-07-16T18:39:16+00:00]

EXCLUSIVE: Khanna, Massie LAUGH At JD Vance On Joe Rogan

Krystal and Saagar are joined by Thomas Massie and Ro Khanna to discuss their new push for more transparency on the Epstein files. Sign up for a PREMIUM Breaking Points subscriptions for full early ...

[YouTube - RealLifeLore - 2026-07-16T18:20:46+00:00]

Crimea Situation Is Insane

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[YouTube - ILTV Israel News - 2026-07-16T18:02:49+00:00]

ILTV News Flash – July 16, 2026

The U.S. military has launched a new wave of strikes across Iran, targeting command centers, air defenses, and ballistic missile infrastructure, including key sites in Semnan Province. Join our commu...