Larry Johnson: Urgent Diplomatic Blitz: CIA in Russia, Pakistan & Oman in Iran Within Hours
Summary
Hosts discuss the escalating geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, focusing on Iran’s refusal to trust the US and the stalled negotiations regarding the Strait of Hormuz. They analyze the economic fallout, including a diesel crisis and Canadian oil export cuts, while debating whether the US administration is suffering from internal chaos. The conversation also covers the CIA’s surprise visit to Moscow, Israel’s continued attacks in Lebanon, and the shifting dynamics involving Turkey and the GCC.
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Sponsors: Perk and Walden University
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Introduction and guest welcome
Iran-US tensions and Scott Bessent's D-Day comments
Iranian response to Munir's visit and MOU preconditions
Iran's nuclear enrichment and NPT withdrawal threats
US diesel crisis and regional price spikes
Canadian oil export reduction and US supply issues
Strait of Hormuz status and mine claims
Oman-Iran maritime agreement and MOU Article 5
GCC regional coordination and US economic pressure
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US strategy chaos and Canada trade dispute
Internal US debates on Iran war and blame game
Iranian economy resilience and PPP GDP analysis
Critique of US GDP metrics and financialization
CIA visit to Russia and Ukraine war status
Israel-Syria tensions and Turkey's role
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US control in Syria and UK radicalization
Rubio on Iran strikes and potential escalation
Israel in Lebanon and mediation prospects
Hezbollah status and closing remarks
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