Larry Johnson: How Long Can the Military Fight Trump’s War Against Iran

“Total control” is easy to say on a podium, but war has a way of grading claims in real time. We sit down with Larry Johnson to sort through the latest reports of US strikes linked to the Strait of Hormuz, why mine warfare is still shaping the battlefield, and how a single chokepoint can rattle global oil prices, shipping risk, and energy security far beyond the Middle East.From there, we get specific about what retaliation looks like on the map: missiles hitting US bases in Jordan, what “they shot them all down” can hide, and why air base maintenance sites and warehouses are not minor targets. We also talk hard limits, including how quickly Patriot missile defenses can burn through interceptors when attacks come in waves, and what it means for the US to sustain a high-tempo conflict if stockpiles and resupply can’t keep up.We then connect the shooting war to the economic war, including sanctions, fuel shortages, and the uncomfortable reality that the Strategic Petroleum Reserve is not an infinite backstop. We challenge the political sales pitches too, like promised Venezuela oil windfalls that ignore heavy crude, infrastructure decay, and the years-long timeline it takes to turn underground reserves into refinery-ready supply. Finally, we confront the most chilling signal: talk of nuclear “options,” Israel’s influence in US politics, and the escalation ladder that no one can confidently control once it starts moving.If you want clearer thinking on the US Iran conflict, the Strait of Hormuz, energy markets, and the risks of escalation, listen now. Subscribe, share this with a friend who follows the news, and leave a review with the question you want us to tackle next.Chapter Markers0:49 Monday Check In With Larry1:26 US Strike And Hormuz Mine Claims4:03 Missiles Hit US Bases In Jordan5:58 Iran’s Escalation Strategy Toward Elections6:51 US Force Strain And Missile Shortfalls9:14 Emirates Launch Claims And Retaliation Risk10:38 Hormuz Negotiations And Fuel Shortages12:46 Venezuela Oil Deal Reality Check15:32 Economic War Limits And Oil Infrastructure Damage17:47 Trump’s Claims About Iran Fall Apart19:35 Netanyahu’s Influence In US Politics21:55 Nuclear First Use Fears And Red Lines26:17 Final Takeaways And Support RequestsAdvertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brandsPrivacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy