The Man Who Predicted the Iran War 2 Years Ago Says We're Already in Phase Two — And There's No Exit Prof. Jiang Pt 1 | Impact Theory w Tom Bilyeu

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🗓️ 19 March 2026

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Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In today’s episode, Tom sits down with Professor Jiang for a deep dive into the complex forces driving the current crisis in the Middle East—and the declining arc of global empires. Professor Jiang pulls back the curtain on the true motivations behind the war with Iran, challenging the official narratives and uncovering the hidden economic and geopolitical agendas at play. Together, Tom Bilyeu and Prof Jiang trace the historical strategies of global powers, from the maritime dominance of the British Empire to America’s postwar baton-carrying, revealing how control over trade routes and reserve currencies has shaped the modern world. They examine America’s military and financial maneuvers, the fragility of the petrodollar system, and how the fallout from the Ukraine war and U.S.-China trade tensions have created a perfect storm. Along the way, they break down the risks of escalation, the role of key players like Russia, Israel, and the GCC, and what’s at stake for U.S. global dominance—and your everyday life. This episode is packed with big-picture insights and hard-hitting analysis that will challenge how you think about war, economics, and the future of the American empire. Strap in—this conversation is not to be missed. Quince: Free shipping and 365-day returns at https://quince.com/impactpodDuck.Ai: Protect your privacy at https://duck.ai/impactShopify: Sign up for your one-dollar-per-month trial period at https://shopify.com/impactBlinkist: Start your free trial at https://blinkist.com/impactPlaud: Get 10% off with code TOM10 at https://plaud.ai/tomBlocktrust IRA: get up to $2,500 funding bonus to kickstart your account at https://tomcryptoira.comCape: 33% off your first 6 months with code IMPACT at https://cape.co/impactNetsuite: Right now, get our free business guide, Demystifying AI, at https://NetSuite.com/TheoryKetone IQ: Visit https://ketone.com/IMPACT for 30% OFF your subscription orderQuo: Try for free PLUS get 20% off your first 6 months at https://quo.com/impactPique: 20% off at https://piquelife.com/impactMonetary Metals: Future-proof your wealth at https://monetary-metals.com/impact What's up, everybody? It's Tom Bilyeu here: If you want my help... STARTING a business: join me here at ZERO TO FOUNDER: https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder?utm_campaign=Podcast%20Offer&utm_source=podca[%E2%80%A6]d%20end%20of%20show&utm_content=podcast%20ad%20end%20of%20show SCALING a business: see if you qualify here.: https://tombilyeu.com/call Get my battle-tested strategies and insights delivered weekly to your inbox: sign up here.: https://tombilyeu.com/ ********************************************************************** If you're serious about leveling up your life, I urge you to check out my new podcast, Tom Bilyeu’s Mindset Playbook —a goldmine of my most impactful episodes on mindset, business, and health. Trust me, your future self will thank you. ********************************************************************** FOLLOW TOM: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tombilyeu/ Tik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tombilyeu?lang=en Twitter: https://twitter.com/tombilyeu YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TomBilyeu Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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0:21.5	Anyone want a song?
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0:30.1	Iranis have said that their goal is to spike the price of oil to $200 a barrel.
0:35.0	If Trump were to leave the Middle East, basically the American Empire would collapse.
0:40.4	It's very risky to use military force to resolve an economic issue.
0:45.1	It isn't enough to remind everybody that you have a big military.
0:47.9	You actually have to get control of Iran.
0:50.4	This is a war that is looking for a purpose and a strategy.
0:54.7	The Marine Explanitionary Force that is going to Iran is the same force that went into Vietnam.
1:01.9	Like five years later, you're at 500,000 American soldiers.
1:04.7	You can make argument like a lot of the issues in America come from the fact that
1:08.1	baby boomers are a selfish, materialistic, and self-absorbed generation
1:12.4	that refuse to surrender power. So who are going to be the winners and who are going to be the
1:17.5	losers in this? Trump and America, they continue to underestimate the resilience and resolve of
1:25.3	the Iranians.
1:30.0	Professor Jiang, welcome to the show.
1:35.3	If you had to advise the U.S., what would you tell them?
1:39.7	If they actually wanted to either get out of the war with the least amount of damage or actually win, what is the play here?
1:43.4	So a lot of the problem is that if you look at Empire's decline,
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