Larry C. Johnson: FULL ESCALATION: Yemen Joins, Hezbollah Crushes Tanks, US–Iran on Brink

Middle East crisis deepens: Claims of US-Iran negotiations dismissed as Iran maintains firm demands—US withdrawal from Persian Gulf, sanctions lifted, reparations paid. Gulf economies face strain amid surging oil prices and Strait of Hormuz disruptions. Military analysis questions US strategy, citing lack of clear objectives for potential island operations. Israel confronts multi-front war against Iran, Hezbollah, Hamas, and Houthis, reporting significant equipment losses. Regional dynamics shift as Iran-Iraq cooperation strengthens. Attacks on critical desalination infrastructure raise humanitarian concerns. European resistance grows, with Spain denying US military airspace access. Russia and China reportedly support Iran, viewing the conflict through a broader geopolitical lens. Global supply chains and inflation pressures intensify as the situation evolves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.