Daniel Davis Deep Dive SLEEPER CELLS & Lone Wolves /Larry Johnson & Lt Col Daniel Davis
Mar 13, 2026
Larry Johnson, former intelligence professional known for counterterrorism and Middle East analysis. They debate the KC-135 losses and contested crash narratives. They probe claims of Iranian sleeper cells and insider threats. They weigh Iran's air defenses, regional escalation risks, and the practicality of U.S. ground operations.
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Air Superiority Is Partial Not Complete
- Johnson says U.S. air suppression of Iranian defenses is incomplete, evidenced by multiple aircraft and MQ-9 losses.
- He points to maps showing U.S. strikes limited to standoff munitions corridors, not deep air superiority.
No Evidence Of Iranian Terror Cells Operating In US
- Debate about open borders increasing risk: Daniel Davis quotes Ted Cruz; Johnson disputes Iran-sourced terrorism inside U.S.
- Johnson notes no recorded Iranian-run lethal terrorist cells operating in the United States.
U.S. Actions Have Fueled Anti‑American Violence
- Johnson reframes terrorism context: he argues U.S. actions (e.g., Feb 28 attack) can be viewed as terrorism and fuel retaliation.
- He cites historical U.S. support for Iraq versus Iran and CIA involvement that shaped anti-American sentiment.