Ben Norton pushes Michael to unpack the deeper forces behind the U.S. war on Iran. Far beyond regional tensions, Hudson argues the conflict is part of a broader effort to preserve U.S. unipolar dominance, defend the petrodollar, and prevent the rise of a multipolar world led by BRICS, China, and Russia. With insights into oil, sanctions, and financial colonialism, Hudson reveals how U.S. strategy is less about peace — and more about power. Read or watch the full conversation to understand what’s really at stake.