Judging Freedom Upcoming Scott Ritter : Why Iran Is Still Winning Trump's War
May 11, 2026
Scott Ritter, former U.S. Marine intelligence officer and international security analyst, offers sharp analysis of Iran and U.S. military posture. He discusses foreign bases in Iraq and sovereignty issues. He critiques U.S. strategic depletion, defense procurement, and military leadership. He weighs consequences for Taiwan, U.S. leverage with China, and global perceptions of American weakness.
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Secret Base In Iraq Violated Iraqi Sovereignty
- Israel and the U.S. maintained a secret military facility on Iraqi soil without Iraq's consent, violating sovereignty.
- Ritter says the base predated the war and may have been used as a U.S. special operations forward base for potential Iran operations.
U.S. Military Capability Is Depleted
- The U.S. suffered an unprecedented physical defeat, not merely a political withdrawal, and has depleted critical munitions and standoff weapons.
- Ritter warns depletion means loss of strategic deterrence globally, leaving zero capacity to rebuild quickly.
Rebuilding Weapons Depends On Foreign Supply Chains
- Pentagon briefings acknowledged the U.S. lacks capacity to rebuild: production limits, time constraints, and foreign control of critical components.
- Ritter says China supplies key components, so rebuilding missiles may be impossible without Chinese cooperation.