Larry C. Johnson: Massive Iranian Retaliation Hits Back Hard After US Attack — Everything Ignited!

Urgent analysis of escalating US/Israel-Iran military conflict. Discussion covers Iran's strategic retaliation targeting US bases across the Persian Gulf, rapid depletion of Western air defense systems, and Tehran's advantages in a war of attrition. Key points: Iran's vast underground missile stockpiles, mobile launchers difficult to neutralize, and potential closure of the Strait of Hormuz affecting 25% of global oil flows. Critiques flawed Western intelligence assumptions about Iranian public opinion and regime stability. Examines how sustained Iranian strikes could compel US withdrawal from regional bases, involvement of Hezbollah and Houthis opening multiple fronts against Israel, and potential diplomatic/military support from Russia and China. Highlights Iran's historical resilience, the prohibitive costs of prolonged conflict for Western powers, and growing global economic pressure as oil markets react. A sobering assessment of a rapidly evolving conflict with profound geopolitical consequences, emphasizing that military solutions may exacerbate rather than resolve regional tensions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.