Larry Johnson: Bessent: "We Will COLLAPSE the Iranian Regime" as China REJECTS U.S. Sanctions
Summary
Larry Johnson analyzes the failure of new US sanctions on Iran, arguing that the move is a sign of desperation that will not lower oil prices due to global shortages. He highlights China’s refusal to comply with US economic warfare and the growing adoption of the CIPS payment system as evidence of the US losing its financial dominance. The discussion also covers the risks of a derivatives market collapse, the strategic miscalculations regarding Iran and Turkey, and the impact of rising US debt on domestic stability.
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Introduction and welcome back to Larry Johnson
Sanctions on Iran and the rising oil price
The derivatives market and potential financial implosion
China's refusal to comply with US sanctions
US desperation and the logical contradiction of sanctions
US national debt and Treasury concerns
Economic chaos and potential domestic unrest
Trump's legacy and potential resignation
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US demands for regime change in Iran
US strategy to divide Iran and fund Sunni groups
Origins of Salafism and US involvement in Chechnya
Future US policy in West Asia and Russia
Israel's threats against Turkey and military miscalculations
Iranian demographics and the 'roadside bomb' narrative
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Ukraine war stagnation and Iran's military options
Global diesel shortage and market manipulation
US-China relations and North Korea's role
SWIFT vs CIPS and the decline of US hegemony
Closing remarks and final sponsor reads
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