Col. Larry Wilkerson & Larry Johnson: BREAKING: Reuters: Iran Is Beating the U.S. Naval Blockade
Summary
This episode analyzes the escalating US-Iran conflict, with guests Carl and Larry arguing that Trump is desperate and strategically ineffective, particularly regarding the proposed use of the MOAB against Pickaxe Mountain. They discuss the failure of the US naval blockade, noting Iran continues exporting energy, and assess the Houthis’ successful offensive in Yemen, which threatens Saudi Arabia’s stability. The conversation also covers the risks of Israeli nuclear escalation and internal White House scandals, concluding that the current military approach lacks viable objectives and may lead…
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Intro: Trump's Newsmax interview and Iran blockade
Trump's desperation and the MOAB bomb option
Technical limitations of MOAB on underground sites
North Korea parallels and undetected nuclear tests
MOAB delivery risks and potential targets in Iran
Iranian retaliation and the futility of MOAB
Possibility of tactical nukes and Israeli strategy
Netanyahu's 'clean break' and geopolitical fallout
Globalization of conflict and French military involvement
Iranian readiness and potential political impact on US
White House scandals and administration corruption
Iranian missile production and humanitarian crisis
Global conflict expansion and sponsor ad
Iranian oil exports and the failure of the blockade
Diesel shortages and the Yemen war situation
French rules of engagement and Houthi tactics
Houthi advances in Taiz and Yemeni civil war
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MBS's future, Houthi strikes, and Israel's limits
Closing remarks and final sponsor ads
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