BREAKING: RIYADH ROCKED BY EXPLOSIONS AS JEDDAH AIRPORT HALTS ALL TRAFFIC- w/ Fmr. CIA Larry Johnson
Summary
Larry Johnson analyzes the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and Ansar Allah, noting that MBS is isolated and facing potential regime collapse due to failed air defenses and economic damage. The discussion covers the strategic impact of diesel shortages on the U.S. economy and the geopolitical maneuvering of China, Iran, and the Gulf states. Additionally, the hosts review recent developments in the Ukraine war, including Russian demands for territorial concessions, and assess the limited military support Western allies are providing to the region.
Topics discussed
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Introduction and resumption of the Yemen conflict discussion
Analysis of Saudi airstrikes and missile attacks on Yemen
MBS's internal political vulnerabilities and potential evacuation
MBS's lack of support from clerics and oil revenue losses
Gulf state divisions and failed diplomatic efforts with Iran
Israel's rejected proposal to join operations against Houthis
PLC forces' deteriorating situation in Thais and Marib
Pakistan's and Turkey's limited military support for Saudi Arabia
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UK air defense deployment and skepticism of Saudi claims
Saudi frustration with lack of Western military support
Red Sea geopolitics: Ethiopia, Eritrea, and US interests
Lavrov's proposal for a Persian Gulf collective security system
China's role in pressuring Saudi Arabia to negotiate
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Attacks on super tankers in the Strait of Hormuz
Impact of infrastructure damage on global oil supply
Rising diesel prices and their impact on the US economy
UK Prime Minister blames Iran for domestic issues
Ukraine ceasefire negotiations and Russian demands
French political opposition to NATO involvement in conflicts
Global structural impacts of diesel and fertilizer shortages
US military aircraft sorties over Iraqi airspace
Closing remarks and schedule for next episode
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