Larry Johnson: Marib to Fall: Saudi-Backed PLC Forces Try to Repel Houthi Offensive Across Frontline
Summary
Host Harry and guest Larry discuss the geopolitical parallels between Bin Laden and Zelensky, contrasting their motivations and fates. The conversation shifts to the escalating war in Yemen, where Houthi advances threaten Saudi energy infrastructure and expose the limitations of US and Israeli military support. They analyze the global diesel shortage and the futility of proposed F-35 sales to Saudi Arabia. Finally, the hosts examine the stalled US-China trade talks, the UN report on war crimes in Iran, and the potential for the regional conflict to expand into Jordan.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships: Paylocity, Perk, and Rove
Introduction and welcome of guest Larry Johnson
Comparing Bin Laden's legacy to Zelensky's role
Predictions for Zelensky's fate and abandonment
Yemeni conflict: Mareb, oil facilities, and Saudi vulnerability
US arms sales to Saudi Arabia and F-35 limitations
Assessing regional military capabilities and false flags
Global fuel shortages and Trump's GCC meeting strategy
Russia's potential role in resolving the fuel crisis
Sponsorships: Perk and Rove
US-Iran tensions and GCC country involvement
Regional borders, Bahrain security, and Yemeni expansion
MBS's political support and Saudi internal stability
Houthi accusations against Saudi Arabia and Oman's mediation
Trump-Xi meeting expectations and rare earth minerals
Sponsorships: Perk and Rove
UN report on US war crimes and domestic political impact
China-Iran relations and Houthi autonomy
Hannibal Directive, Netanyahu's future, and regional war expansion
Closing remarks and final sponsorships
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