Larry Johnson: Ceasefire COLLAPSES! Iran & Israel trade strikes. What happens next?

Israel reportedly spying on U.S. officials is not the headline that surprised us. The real shock is that the Pentagon leak happened at all, and right as quiet diplomacy with Iran may be gaining momentum. We break down the report that U.S. counterintelligence elevated Israel to the highest threat level, why specific negotiators could be targets, and what that tells us about who’s trying to shape the next phase of the conflict. From there, we follow the thread into the biggest strategic question: are the U.S. and Iran actually nearing a deal with Pakistan acting as a mediator, and with China’s interests hovering in the background? We talk about what Iran may really want (security guarantees, sanctions relief, unfrozen assets), how Trump could try to sell any agreement as a win on the “Iran nuclear weapon” narrative, and why the nuclear story can distract from a larger shift in Middle East geopolitics and regional security architecture. We also walk through the latest escalation cycle: strikes on Beirut, Iranian missile retaliation, Israel’s response, and why the “ceasefire” feels more like a knife-edge pause than peace. The Houthis’ moves around the Bab al-Mandab Strait and the Red Sea add another layer, raising the stakes for shipping lanes, energy markets, and U.S. military posture. If you want a clear, candid map of what’s changing and what could break next, hit play, then subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review. What do you think is the most likely spark for the next escalation?Chapter Markers0:34 Welcome And What’s Breaking0:55 Pentagon Raises Israel Spy Alert2:35 Pakistan Mediates High-Stakes Iran Talks6:25 CIA Rules And The One-Way Street8:26 Beirut Strike Sparks Missile Exchange14:31 Iran’s New Pledge To Defend Allies16:51 Trump Versus Netanyahu On Control20:39 No Real Ceasefire And Hidden U.S. Losses23:13 The Nuclear Narrative And Deal Terms25:54 Houthis Tighten Red Sea Blockade29:06 Final Takeaways And How To SupportAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy