Larry C. Johnson: Iran Just Leveled Up

Analysis of escalating US-Iran tensions: military buildup, carrier strike groups, and missile capabilities examined. Geneva negotiations questioned as political theater vs. genuine diplomacy. Covers Iran's defensive strengths, regional alliances, and the strategic Russia-China-Iran trilateral agreement. Discusses BRICS expansion, European geopolitical decline, and shifting global power dynamics. Also addresses Ukraine conflict, Russian Novorossiya positions, and ceasefire challenges. US polling shows limited public support for military action. Analysis questions quick-victory assumptions, warns of prolonged conflict risks, potential regional escalation involving Israel and Gulf states, and economic consequences. Highlights Iranian nationalist unity and challenges Western assumptions about internal ethnic divisions. Explores scenarios ranging from diplomatic resolution to protracted war, emphasizing miscalculation risks and the growing irrelevance of traditional Western institutions in shaping outcomes.