Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Larry Johnson: Trump & Netanyahu Seek Exit Ramp in Iran
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Mar 21, 2026 
Larry Johnson, former CIA analyst and State Department counterterrorism official, weighs in on U.S.-Iran tensions and possible off-ramps. He discusses the Strait of Hormuz, misread intelligence about Iran, economic fallout from naval disruptions, Iran’s tactical responses, what Tehran demands for a settlement, and the limits of U.S. military and political endurance.
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Hormuz Closure Is An Immediate Economic Shock
- Trump's claim that the Strait of Hormuz is "not America's problem" signals an attempted political off-ramp to exit the war.
- Larry C. Johnson says closing Hormuz triggered immediate global supply shocks: 20–25% of oil/LNG and 35% of fertilizer disrupted, raising prices and recession risk.
Iran Seeks Guarantees Not Ceasefires
- Iran's war aims include forcing US and Israeli withdrawal and binding guarantees against future attacks.
- Johnson argues Iran demands rock-solid nonattack guarantees and won't accept a hollow US/Israeli declaration of victory.
Israel Is Bleeding Munitions And Options
- Israel's military is straining and running low on munitions and air-defense interceptors.
- Johnson notes constant strikes, tank losses and depleted missile inventories limit Israel's ability to sustain a long campaign.
