YEMENI MISSILES HIT TWO ARAMCO HQs & a FIGHTER JET - w/ Fmr. CIA Larry Johnson
Summary
Larry Johnson discusses his recent appearance at a UN Security Council session, noting a shift in the U.S. tone toward Russia amidst aggressive rhetoric from European members. The conversation covers escalating tensions in the Middle East, including Houthi attacks on Saudi oil infrastructure and fears of a preemptive strike on Iran ahead of Israeli elections. Johnson also analyzes the impact of U.S. midterm elections on foreign policy, predicting a potential pivot away from foreign wars if Republicans lose, while assessing the strategic implications of new sanctions and the ongoing conflict…
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Introduction and Larry Johnson's UN Security Council visit
Analysis of US and European reactions at the UN
Discussion on European aggression and potential war with Russia
MOAB usage against Iran: Pickaxe Mountain vs. surface targets
Iran-Israel tensions and Israeli election timing
Debate on Iranian missile capabilities and intelligence accuracy
Houthi attacks on Saudi Arabia and Aramco facilities
Houthi objectives and threat to the Saudi monarchy
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Strategic impact of hitting Saudi oil pipeline stations
US strategy in West Asia and China's peace efforts
Nuclear escalation risks and leadership in US-Israel
US pressure on Ukraine and Zelensky's isolation
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Russia's diesel deal and impact of US midterm elections
Ukraine's dependence on US aid and European intelligence limits
Timeline for sanctions relief and UK missile supply to Ukraine
Prospects for ceasefire and Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant control
European energy crisis, grain exports, and US LNG profits
German politics: AfD rise and Merz's weakened position
Strait of Hormuz tanker attacks and Trump's political future
Democratic party risks and the complexity of political labels
Trump's broken promises and closing remarks
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