Daniel Davis Deep Dive IRAN WAR: Trump's LOST CONTROL /fmr CIA Analyst Larry Johnson
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Mar 11, 2026 Larry Johnson, former CIA analyst and national security commentator, breaks down Iran’s shifting tactics and battlefield effects. He discusses lost radar and air-defense limits. He covers underground missile reserves, threats to shipping and regional infrastructure, and how political leaks and domestic pressures shape strategy.
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Iran Blinded U.S. Defenses By Hitting Radars
- Iran's removal of U.S. radars and degradation of missile defenses has materially blinded U.S. forces.
- Johnson explains THAAD and Patriot are ineffective against many Iranian ballistic threats, reducing U.S. defensive options.
Target Exhaustion Forces A Narrative Of Victory
- Running out of high-value targets is a predictable phase of the campaign and pushes political leaders toward exit narratives.
- Daniel cites Dr. Robert Pape and Trump's claim there's 'practically nothing left to target' as framing for a U.S. withdrawal.
Iran Holds Asymmetric Control Over Strait Of Hormuz
- Iran retains asymmetric options to control maritime movement in the Gulf, including underground launch sites and selective passage.
- Larry notes underground boats, mines, missiles, and selective passage demonstrate leverage over Hormuz shipping.