Bob Moriarty: Iran War Most Important ‘Turning-Point’ in My Life, Commodities Set To Skyrocket

Stijn Schmitz welcomes backBob Moriarty back to the show. Bob is an author, the founder of 321 Gold, and a former marine fighter pilot. In this wide-ranging interview, Moriarty provides a critical geopolitical analysis of the current tensions in the Middle East, particularly focusing on the conflict involving Iran, Israel, and the United States. Moriarty argues that the conflict with Iran has been planned for 40 years and is fundamentally a voluntary war driven by Israel’s strategic interests. He emphasizes that Iran does not have a nuclear weapons program and that the current situation represents an extremely dangerous geopolitical moment. The disruption of the Strait of Hormuz has significant global implications, potentially affecting oil supplies, fertilizer distribution, and global trade. The discussion extensively covers the economic ramifications of these geopolitical tensions. Moriarty predicts severe consequences, including potential food shortages, fuel scarcity, and disruptions in medical supply chains. He suggests that the world is transitioning from a debt-based economic system to a resource-based system, with countries like China and Russia strategically positioning themselves. A key theme of the conversation is the role of gold in the global financial system. Moriarty views physical gold and silver as insurance policies against financial chaos and believes the world will inevitably return to a gold standard out of necessity. He points out that the United States is already exporting non-monetary gold as a means of international settlement. Moriarty is highly critical of current leadership in the United States and Israel, arguing that there are no “adults in the room” capable of finding a rational solution to the ongoing conflicts. He warns that if the current situation continues unresolved, the world could face catastrophic economic and humanitarian consequences. Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Introduction 00:00:55 – Geopolitical Chessboard Analysis 00:04:33 – Iran’s Fight for Survival 00:09:30 – Israel and Iran Vulnerabilities 00:14:30 – Petrodollar and Middle East Peace 00:18:46 – Companies with Benefits? 00:21:21 – Strait of Hormuz Blockade 00:23:20 – The Role of Gold 00:28:35 – Hyperinflation Scenario 00:33:35 – Hidden US Casualties Revealed 00:36:32 – Oil, Inflation, & Efficency 00:39:21 – Fertilizer and Supply Disruptions 00:44:05 – Curent Political Leadership 00:50:09 – Gold as Financial Insurance 00:53:35 – Fuel Bail-Outs 00:54:30 – 321 Gold & Books Guest Links: Website: http://www.321gold.com Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Robert-Moriarty/e/B01A9I4TJU?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_3&qid=1599932580&sr=8-3 Bob Moriarty founded 321gold.com with his late wife, Barbara Moriarty, more than 16 years ago. They later added 321energy.com to cover oil, natural gas, gasoline, coal, solar, wind, and nuclear energy. Both sites feature articles, editorial opinions, pricing figures, and updates on both sectors’ current events. Previously, Moriarty was a Marine F-4B and O-1 pilot, with more than 832 missions in Vietnam. He holds fourteen international aviation records.