Larry Johnson : How the US Has Fed Its Enemies

Trump had no intention of complying with the Iran MOU, which was merely a symbolic gesture.

The U.S. created an illusion of oil supply by draining strategic reserves, which are now depleted.

Pakistan is inviting Iran into a regional pact with Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Pakistan, backed by China.

This regional integration represents a rejection of U.S. influence as Sunni and Shia nations unite.

Iran will block all oil exports from the Strait of Hormuz and Persian Gulf if economic blockades continue.

The general's threats are deliberate and calculated, not off-the-cuff speculation.

Trump and Bessent mistakenly believe they can coerce Chinese banks to cut off Iranian funding.

China criminalizes compliance with U.S. sanctions and has declared the new sanctions illicit.

The U.S. used Gulf Arab funds to finance radical Islamists to destabilize geopolitical rivals.

U.S. threats are repetitive bullying born of desperation, and Iran demands respectful dialogue.

Iran expects a long battle and has no illusions about U.S. agreements after the February attack.

Iran maintains open trade routes with Russia, China, and Pakistan and is not isolated. Iran has shifted to yuan and Chinese banking, escaping U.S. financial dependence.

The U.S. Navy lacks ships and logistics for an effective blockade, with crews reporting shortages. Trump and Hegseth deny these logistics failures and label crew complaints as fake news.

Trump is alienating strategic allies by treating them disrespectfully rather than as partners.

Trump's Argentine beef import plan prioritizes foreign interests over U.S. farmers and free markets.