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BREAKING: FIGHTER JET FORCED TO WITHDRAW AFTER IRAN MISSILE LAUNCH - w/ Larry Johnson

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Tensions are escalating in the Middle East with new strikes near the Strait of Hormuz. We break down the Pentagon's internal chaos, including the firing of top military planners over disagreements regarding potential US strikes on Iranian islands. Discover the logistical nightmares and severe vulnerabilities of a ground operation in the Persian Gulf against overwhelming Iranian missile dominance. Plus, we analyze how the upcoming US midterm elections could derail war plans, the looming threat of impeachment, and the ongoing political fallout in Israel and Ukraine. Will political shifts stop a dangerous new conflict?

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