Larry Johnson: Saudis: Houthis Exploit US Vacuum, Saudi Arabia Feels Abandoned by Pakistan & Türkiye
Summary
Larry Johnson analyzes the escalating conflict between Saudi Arabia and the Houthis, arguing that US bombing strategies have failed and leaving Riyadh economically vulnerable. The discussion covers the Houthi downing of an F-15, the threat to European oil supplies via the Red Sea, and the broader geopolitical shift as Gulf states distance themselves from the US. Johnson also critiques Trump’s economic policies and interest rate demands, while assessing the ongoing Russian offensive in Ukraine and the potential for future European involvement.
Topics discussed
Sponsorships: Perk, ShipStation, and Ro
Introduction and welcome back to Larry Johnson
Saudi Arabia's frustration with US and regional inaction
Analysis of failed Houthi strategies and Saudi intelligence failures
Houthi missile capabilities and downing of an F-15
Assessment of US strategy and Saudi economic disaster
Iranian parliament speaker's satire on US interest rates
Fed rate hike, Trump's reaction, and rising fuel prices
European oil crisis and Saudi pipeline restoration hopes
Suez Canal risks and worsening situation in Syria
US influence in GCC, China's growing role, and MOU
Sponsorships: Perk and ShipStation
US security pacts, oil smuggling claims, and market manipulation
Critique of Israeli claims on Christian communities
House recess, impeachment of Pete Hegseth, and midterms
Russian military strategy in Ukraine and Lavrov's statements
Political cycles, JCPOA, and the economics of war
Sponsorships: Perk and Ro
Russian expectations of conflict with Europe and Merz's role
UK-Ukraine minerals deal and Black Sea control
Trump's trade deficit claims and interest rate demands
Canada-EU relations and pre-election economic outlook
Closing remarks and final sponsorships
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