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For the situation in the Middle East, after it seemed quiet for about 2-3 days, it has now become clear that there has been a new round of clashes. This is after Iran launched an attack on a US base in Jordan. [Clears throat] Recently, CENTCOM has launched attacks on southern Iran again early this morning. What will the situation be like going forward? Will it escalate and spread, or will it ultimately end at the negotiating table? We will discuss this again with General Rangsi Kittiyan, leader of the Economy Party, who is considered a person with a very broad perspective on global geopolitics. Today, he has honored our program. Hello, General Rangsi. >> Hello, General Rangsi. >> Hello, hello, Mr. Samran, viewers, and listeners. >> So, they've started shooting again, General Rangsi. This discussion is never-ending. >> It's like this, I'd like to outline the situation a bit. Today, >> it has entered World War III mode because both sides have started to openly confront each other. Starting from Ukraine's attack, then Iran in the Caspian Sea. >> Uh-huh. >> Right. Today, Saudi Arabia has openly engaged with the PMF forces in Iraq, which are considered forces >> Uh >> of the Iranian side. Because Iran has a total of 4 forces: Hamas, Houthi, Hezbollah, and PMF in Iraq. Today, there has been an attack >> Yes. >> because Saudi Arabia claims that the PMF forces used drones and missiles to destroy the oil tanks and oil refineries of Aramco, which is Saudi Arabia's largest company. >> Yes. >> Right. So today, we have the US allies, Saudi Arabia and Ukraine, who are openly at war with Iran's forces. And Iran's forces have also revealed themselves as another organization, the PMF. >> Uh-huh. >> Therefore, today the war is expanding, adding more allies. This will have an impact on the upcoming war, especially Donald Trump's announcement that he will attack Iran severely, and Iran has said they will respond in kind. >> So today, the whole world is watching because it affects what? Oil prices. >> It affects inflation, it affects >> Uh, geopolitics. >> Which today, China has already announced that it has sold weapons, specifically anti-aircraft missiles and low-altitude air defense systems, 400 units, which are capable of firing at drones, missiles, and low-altitude aircraft like helicopters. Today, 400 units have been sent. This shows that both sides are openly supporting each other, allies of their own. >> Uh-huh. >> Therefore, we must watch to see if it affects the world. And if the war expands to the Caspian Sea, the Strait >> of Hormuz. If it escalates to closing the strait >> Uh-huh. >> like Comus, then disaster will begin immediately for humanity and all countries in the world because it affects the energy crisis. >> Yes. General, you met with Trump, General Rangsi, and said it was one of the best discussions ever, and that your common goal is to prevent Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons. If we decode Netanyahu's words here, how can we interpret them? >> I think the conversation between Netanyahu and Donald Trump is normal because they have been talking for a long time, since February 28th, when the attack and killing >> Uh-huh. >> of Ari Kamei happened. >> Yes. >> And there has been continuous cooperation, especially today, Israel is already dealing with Hezbollah. And I believe that soon they will have to deal with Iran. So, both sides are openly confronting each other today. Negotiations are considered dead. >> Dead. >> And I see that >> Uh-huh. >> Yes. And ultimately, the war will expand. What is frightening is the permanent closure of the Strait of Hormuz or the closure of the Strait of Malacca, which is likely to happen because the US itself has stated that it suspects China and Russia are supporting Iran. Today, China has revealed that it has sold anti-aircraft missiles, drone interceptors, or missile interceptors to Iran, 400 units, right? So, it's an open declaration that China also supports Iran. >> Uh-huh. Uh-huh. General Rangsi, last week and just now, you mentioned that if the Strait of Hormuz is permanently closed, it will spread to Malacca and then >> a World War III could occur, approximately. >> Today, we can clearly see that when allies on both sides start to openly confront each other, using weapons against each other. Saudi Arabia has sent its own aircraft to attack. Ukraine has sent its own missiles to attack Iranian ships in the Caspian Sea. >> China has also sent weapons, portable missiles, to Iran, 400 units. This doesn't even include Russia and North Korea, because North Korea has also announced that it will send another 30,000 troops to help Russia in Ukraine. >> This means that both sides are using their own forces, both manpower and weapons, to confront each other. Therefore, today the world has reached a boiling point and truly entered World War III mode. >> Uh, entered mode. >> And this doesn't even include, yes, and it doesn't even include if Europe decides to send forces to help the US, because the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, as I mentioned, affects European trade. >> Because it relates to the Suez Canal. >> Uh, but if the Strait of Hormuz is not closed, let's just consider the latest incident where Ukraine fired at an Iranian ship. Many people see that Ukraine has a strategy to draw Europe and the US to help them more. General Rangsi, do you think that just by Ukraine firing at an Iranian ship, Europe will get involved? >> The current situation has entered World War III mode, Mr. Samran, and you, Mr. Samran. Because the war is expanding. >> Right. It's not starting, it's a continuation and it's like the circle is widening. >> Before, we saw Ukraine and Russia. >> Yes. >> Iran, Israel, the US. >> Yes. >> But today, allies on both sides have opened up. >> Uh, they've started connecting. >> Right. And we have to keep following because the geography involved is >> it's all surrounding us now, whether it's the Gulf of Oman, the Gulf of Aden, the Caspian Sea, or even in Iraq itself. >> It's all connected because it's the geography that's involved. >> It's right next to each other. >> Geopolitics. >> It's strange in Iraq. Over 20 people died in Iraq. >> Uh-huh. >> And among them were, they say, members of Iran's IRGC. >> Correct. So, the PMF is under the command of the IRGC. >> Yes. >> Of Iran. >> Yes. >> This is global news. Therefore, today the trend is that the situation is worsening. The conflict is becoming more violent, more countries are involved. It is entering World War III mode. >> Uh-huh. >> From now on, we have to keep watching how Donald Trump's statement about severely attacking Iran will be carried out, because most recently Iran has just bombed a base in Jordan, right? >> Uh-huh. >> Jordan was not initially involved, but now it is, right? >> Uh-huh. >> Just closing the strait. >> The conflict is increasing. >> Yes. Just closing the Strait of Hormuz and bombing oil production facilities, gas separation plants in the countries around the gulf. That alone is a disaster for the world, isn't it? Seriously. >> Yes. And it will become more violent because today they are starting to destroy civilian targets. >> Uh-huh. Because Iran itself has had its desalination plants destroyed. And the UAE has also been affected. >> Yes. Because these plants, they call them, process seawater into drinking water 100%. >> Yes. >> Because they don't have other water sources. >> General Rangsi, will this World War III that you mentioned have a similar intensity to World War II, with such fierce fighting? >> It will be different. World War III, if it happens soon and the situation continues like this, will be about destruction. >> Destruction. >> To eliminate the capacity of the conflicting countries to be a threat. It's not like World War II. World War II was about occupying territory. >> Landing operations. >> I still insist that no country will dare to use nuclear weapons. >> Oh. >> And how will it be destructive? >> Because destruction will be by missiles and drones. And cutting off supply lines, destroying the economy. >> Whoever's economy collapses first loses. >> Oh. >> But World War II was about conquering countries to seize resources. >> This time. >> But this time it's about destruction. Economic warfare means closing straits, closing the Strait of Hormuz, attacking oil tankers. Most recently, a US ship was attacked, a ship that processes oil into something. >> But before that happens, will America ask for a long break for the midterm elections? Can't they breathe? >> No, I believe they can't wait anymore. Because from now on, in about 4-5 months, I believe the war cannot wait. If they are just sitting around. >> Because today, both sides are using weapons to attack each other, without regard for whether they are civilian or military targets. >> Oh. >> So, it's a war without rules. >> Alright, General Rangsi. We'll talk again next time. >> Time is up. Thank you, General. >> Goodbye. Goodbye, Mr. Samran, and viewers. >> Goodbye. Oh. A war that doesn't allow any breathing room? >> It's not impossible, because it's truly non-stop right now. >> It will be a long war, definitely. >> But can't there be a short break? >> But for now, let's take a short break and then we'll see something interesting for a moment. >> Celebrating Top News' 5th Anniversary. To repay the kindness of our news fans, we invite everyone to become a Top Member to support us [music] in continuing to present the truth to society. >> Subscribe to Top Fan Top Member for only [music] 5,000 baht per year and receive a travel bag and membership card, along with top-tier benefits throughout the year 2069. 20% discount on Top News products, 10% discount on tours with Top News, chance to win [music] prizes 6 times a year. >> Chance to win 128 gold bars. >> And 120 Watcher Tour prizes. >> Totaling over 5 million baht. >> For more information, call 02481 567 or Line @TopShopping. Special promotion until November 30, 2068. 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