BREAKING: HOUTHIS MISSILE STRIKES ON RIYADH AIRPORT, ARAMCO & SAUDI BASES- w/ Fmr. CIA Larry Johnson
Summary
This episode analyzes the escalating Yemen conflict, detailing Ansarullah’s rapid military advances in Taiz and the collapse of Saudi-backed PLC forces. The hosts discuss Ansarullah’s ballistic missile strikes on Riyadh and Jeddah, alongside the severe disruption to global energy markets caused by damaged pipelines and the Strait of Hormuz. They also examine the US withdrawal of B-1 bombers from the UK and the limited impact of proposed Turkish and Pakistani military support on the battlefield.
Topics discussed
Sponsorship segments for Perk and Quo
Brief discussion on Modafinil and caffeine
Introduction and overview of the Yemen conflict
Analysis of military operations and the significance of Thais
Saudi airstrikes and Ansarullah retaliatory strikes
Targets in Jeddah and Riyadh and European military support
Turkish and Pakistani involvement and diplomatic efforts
Damage to oil pipelines and production capacity
Oil tanker chartering costs and market impact
Removal of B-1 bombers from the UK and US strategy
Sponsorship segments for Quo and Perk
US military presence and the collapse of encircled forces
Repair timelines for oil infrastructure and equipment shortages
Arrests in the UK and US-Iran diplomatic signals
Aircraft carrier movements and air defense capabilities
Sponsorship segment for Citizens Bank
Global inflation, fertilizer prices, and US domestic politics
Mediation by China and Russia and PLC prisoner reports
Economic impact on Europe and US refining capacity
Future of the Saudi position and conclusion
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