{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/66ee295c5eb59bbcaeb51e6d/68559d194dd392b0fb0a0a5b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Larry C. Johnson: Iran PUNCHES Through Israel's Defenses U.S. on WAR FOOTING!","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/66ee295c5eb59bbcaeb51e6d/1750441018144-39aba9e9-a279-4eda-b55f-d6094460fc33.jpeg?height=200","description":"<h2>China backs Iran; Israel struggles; U.S. attack risks global conflict.</h2><h2><br></h2><p><strong>Nima Rostami Alkhorshid:</strong></p><ol><li>What is the significance of the Chinese ships entering the Persian Gulf?</li><li>How does Iran's military capability compare to Israel's in the current conflict?</li><li>What role do China and Russia play in supporting Iran amid rising tensions?</li><li>Is there a possibility of the U.S. launching a direct attack on Iran, and what could be the consequences?</li><li>How effective are Israel’s air defense systems against Iranian missile strikes?</li></ol><p><br></p><p><strong>Larry C. Johnson:</strong></p><ol><li>The presence of Chinese surveillance ships in the Persian Gulf likely aims to gather intelligence on Israeli and U.S. military activities, signaling China’s strategic interest in protecting its regional allies.</li><li>Iran has a larger and more diverse missile arsenal, while Israel struggles with limited defensive capabilities and resupply issues, making it increasingly vulnerable.</li><li>China and Russia support Iran economically and militarily, helping it resist Western pressure and reinforcing alternative global trade routes outside U.S. influence.</li><li>A U.S. attack on Iran could escalate into a broader regional or even global conflict, especially if Russia and China intervene, and may face strong domestic and international opposition.</li><li>Israeli air defenses are overwhelmed by the volume and accuracy of Iranian missiles, often requiring multiple interceptors per target, leading to rapid depletion of supplies.</li></ol><h2><br></h2>","author_name":"Nima Rostami Alkhorshid"}