Larry Johnson: The Strait of Hormuz Is a Ticking Time Bomb – The U.S. & Iran Just THREW DOWN

In this discussion, former CIA analyst Larry C. Johnson analyzes the deteriorating security situation in the Middle East, emphasizing that recent events indicate a shift toward direct confrontation. Johnson details how ongoing conflicts in Lebanon and Gaza are now inextricably linked to U.S.-Iran relations, arguing that Iran is signaling a tougher stance by threatening to close key maritime chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz.

Throughout the interview, Johnson critiques U.S. foreign policy, specifically questioning the efficacy of existing air defense systems and the broader strategic rationale behind recent U.S. actions. He posits that the U.S. and Israel lack an effective response to the current escalation, suggesting that the situation is part of a larger, systemic shift in the geopolitical order where traditional U.S. dominance is being challenged by regional powers and emerging alliances involving Russia and China.