Ancient Aliens, Giants, Portals and Exopolitical Factors in the Iran War

EXOPOLITICS TODAY with Dr. Michael Salla1h 7mApril 9, 2026

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In this episode of ExoPolitics Today, Dr. Michael Salla welcomes Paul Anthony Wallace, author of the Eden series, to explore the deep exopolitical dimensions behind the escalating tensions in Iran. Wallace draws on ancient texts, indigenous stories, and archaeological evidence from Turkey, Iran, and the broader Middle East to argue that the region holds some of the world’s oldest records of contact with advanced non-human beings—referred to as Elohim, Anunnaki, or Dinjir. He explains how these beings were originally seen as technologically benevolent mentors, sharing knowledge in agriculture, metallurgy, and architecture, but were later mythologized as warlike deities during periods of human conflict. The episode delves into the idea that ancient hybridization programs produced giants—men of great stature—whose legacy may still persist in remote mountainous regions like Afghanistan and Iran. Wallace also discusses the possibility of hidden portal technology in the region, suggesting that modern military incursions, such as the U.S. pressure on Iran, may be driven not only by geopolitical and economic motives but also by the pursuit of ancient advanced technologies. He connects this to recent congressional disclosures, including statements by Matt Gaetz and Tim Burchett, about ongoing U.S. government breeding programs involving extraterrestrials, framing these revelations as part of a larger, concealed exopolitical agenda. The conversation underscores the need for public accountability, transparency, and global disclosure, warning that the suppression of such knowledge—evidenced by mysterious deaths of scientists and strict NDAs—continues to hinder humanity’s evolution into a spacefaring civilization. Wallace emphasizes that the current wave of disclosure is not a sudden breakthrough but a slow, deliberate process of 'soft disclosure,' with information being leaked, affirmed, and repeated over time. He highlights the role of whistleblowers, journalists, and public pressure in pushing this narrative forward, while cautioning that powerful gatekeepers—both human and non-human—still resist full transparency. He calls for sustained public engagement, media accountability, and international collaboration, noting that countries like China, India, and Russia are also advancing in space and disclosure efforts. Looking ahead, Wallace promotes his upcoming e-book, The Invasion of Eden, and future tours to ancient sites in Turkey and Thailand, where he will explore enduring carvings and stories of ancient contact. The episode concludes with a call to action: to keep demanding truth, to support open dialogue, and to prepare humanity for the moment when we finally shift from being studied to being part of the galactic conversation.

Key Takeaways
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The Middle East, particularly Iran, Iraq, Turkey, and Armenia, holds ancient carvings and stories of contact with advanced non-human beings who once shared agricultural, metallurgical, and architectural knowledge.

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Ancient deities like Yahweh, Baal, and Dagon were originally benevolent mentors but were later reinterpreted as warlike gods during periods of human conflict and territorial struggle.

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The story of giants—men of great stature—originates from ancient hybridization programs between humans and extraterrestrial beings, a theme found across cultures and supported by indigenous traditions and archaeological claims.

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Modern geopolitical tensions, such as the U.S. pressure on Iran, may be driven not only by oil, nuclear proliferation, and regional power dynamics but also by the pursuit of hidden ancient technologies, including portal or stargate systems.

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Congressional disclosures by figures like Matt Gaetz and Tim Burchett suggest the existence of a long-running U.S. government program involving extraterrestrial-human hybridization, raising urgent questions about who is truly in control.

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Chapters
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10 min

Introduction to Ancient Contact and the Eden Series

Dr. Michael Salla introduces Paul Anthony Wallace, best-selling author of the Eden series, and sets the stage for a deep dive into ancient astronaut theories, hermeneutics, and the global evidence of paleo contact. Wallace shares his journey from church ministry to uncovering hidden stories of advanced beings in ancient texts.

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10 min

The Ancient Division of Lands and the Elohim

Wallace explains the biblical and global narrative of the division of Earth among advanced beings (Elohim), where land, resources, and people were apportioned. He discusses how this created artificial scarcity, leading to proxy wars and the militarization of once-peaceful deities.

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10 min

From Peaceful Mentors to Warlike Gods

The episode explores how ancient stories of benevolent contact evolved into militarized myths. Wallace illustrates how deities like Haldi and Baal Haddad were originally agronomists and technologists but were later invoked for war, reflecting human desperation in times of conflict.

30:00
10 min

Giants, Hybridization, and the Cultural Memory of the Past

We would fully expect there to be at the very least a cultural memory of a time when we had little people and giants living around us.

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10 min

Giants in the Mountains: Iran, Afghanistan, and the Hidden Legacy

If you go to Afghanistan, not that I'm advising anybody to do that or if you go to Iran, again, not that I'm advising anyone, you will find that story of there are giants in the mountains is still indigenous to those regions.

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High-Impact Quotes
If you had the slightest suspicion that there were the remains of that kind of technology in either of those countries, whose hands would you want it in? Your own or that of another nation, a rival nation?
Paul Anthony Wallace32:11
Viral: 90.0
We've been in contact for more than 80 years. He says that there's collaboration going on and that we've been offered technology.
Paul Anthony Wallace45:18
Viral: 88.0
We would fully expect there to be at the very least a cultural memory of a time when we had little people and giants living around us.
Paul Anthony Wallace23:40
Viral: 85.0
Speakers

Host

Dr. Michael Salla

Guest

Paul Anthony Wallace
Topics Discussed
ancient astronaut theory95%exopolitical conflict90%giants and hybridization88%portal technology85%military intelligence suppression82%ufo disclosure process80%indigenous ancestral stories75%global space programs70%
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