Judging Freedom Larry Johnson : Why War With Iran Is Imminent
Feb 16, 2026
Larry Johnson, a former U.S. intelligence official and national security analyst, outlines rising military movements and diplomatic shifts pointing toward conflict with Iran. He discusses Russia-China-Iran ties, U.S. strike preparations, contested negotiation limits, and regional political dynamics. Short, urgent takes on unfolding geopolitical danger.
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Lavrov's Account Of The 2022 Draft Deal
- Sergei Lavrov told Larry Johnson the April 2022 draft reduced Ukraine's military and kept Donbass in Ukraine.
- Lavrov says that draft was sabotaged by Western leaders, which escalated the conflict.
Russia's Territorial Demands Escalated
- Russia has expanded demands from recognizing four oblasts to claiming 'Novorossiya' east of the Dnieper.
- Johnson frames this as a response to failed negotiations and Western rejection of earlier proposals.
Corruption Blocked Ukraine's Potential
- Ukraine's wealth in natural resources contrasted with endemic corruption left it poor pre-war.
- Johnson argues oligarchs and corruption diverted potential prosperity and prolonged the conflict.