Short description:Khaled Hassan (UK) is an Egypt-born researcher focused on national security and foreign policy, with a specialization in the Middle East. In this episode with Günter Fehlinger, he argues that Europe—especially the UK—is sliding into irrelevance on Ukraine and the “Iran Liberation War,” and explains what the EU should do at the Council Summit. They discuss the Strait of Hormuz, energy/OPEC+, media influence (BBC), Gulf states, and the role of Reza Pahlavi in a post-war Iran. Timestamps: 00:01.58 – Welcome, show setup & introducing Khaled Hassan 01:03.133 – Khaled’s background: Egypt, UK, research, conversion to Judaism, Europe ties 03:52.184 – The moral & strategic case for the Iran war (regime abuses, drones, Hormuz) 05:11.841 – The UK as America’s historic ally: why the hesitation now? 06:13.557 – Leadership quality & the “Muslim vote” influence in UK politics 08:54.349 – Iranian protests & how Iran differs from other Muslim communities 11:23.169 – The EU picture: Merz, France/UK divergence, international law arguments 13:51.438 – Spain/Sánchez: security concerns, Muslim Brotherhood angle, migration & EU spillover 16:06.733 – Europe’s dilemma: oil prices, funding dictators, and migration blackmail 18:29.709 – Finland/Stubb proposal: help Iran ↔ US helps push Russia out of Ukraine/Crimea 20:09.485 – Media power: BBC, BBC Arabic, narratives and public opinion shaping 22:13.301 – Since Feb 28: progress, strategy claims, regime stability & comparison to Ukraine 25:43.433 – Egypt: Western funding, China ties, BRICS drift & lack of leverage 27:48.984 – Gulf states: UAE trust, Saudi “games,” and Qatar’s role 33:51.093 – OPEC+, net zero, energy sovereignty & “free Iran” as an oil-market factor 35:35.127 – Strait of Hormuz: why a joint naval operation is necessary 36:38.829 – Kharg (Karg) Island strike: strategic impact & next steps 39:33.849 – Post-war Iran: bases, security order, Reza Pahlavi as an alternative 42:13.07 – Minorities & federalism: options, risks, and separatism warnings 46:37.55 – The EU Council call: clear support, reopen Hormuz, concrete action 47:58.026 – Closing remarks & thanksSupport & follow: Buy me a coffee Discord – Fehlinger Doctrine Merch & Shop Patreon Instagram YouTube TikTok X (Twitter) Facebook Telegram – Fehlinger Doctrine