Judging Freedom Larry Johnson : US Intel Covering Its Backside
Mar 9, 2026
Larry Johnson, former U.S. intelligence and national security analyst, offers a brisk take on recent geopolitical friction. He discusses Russia pressuring India over Iran ties. He covers global oil supply shocks, vulnerabilities in Gulf defenses, limits of U.S. air defenses, and how intelligence leaks and internal politics shape public narratives.
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Russia Punishes India Over Israel Alignment
- Russia is penalizing India for aligning with Israel by raising oil prices and tightening supply terms.
- Johnson details Modi's Israel visit, India's reliance on Persian Gulf oil, and Russia charging a $5 premium above Brent indices.
Gulf Oil Flow Suspension Creates Historic Shock
- The Persian Gulf oil shutdown is producing unprecedented global supply shock.
- Johnson emphasizes near‑complete suspension of Gulf exports, spiking crude from $65 to $110 and eliminating flow, not just raising price.
Iran's Attacks Undermine U.S. Gulf Posture
- Iran's strikes on U.S. Fifth Fleet facilities changed U.S. force posture in the Gulf.
- Johnson notes radars and infrastructure damage make forward basing riskier and drive U.S. forces out of formerly secure sites.