Col. Larry Wilkerson: Iran ROCKS Two U.S. Destroyers – 30 Refueling Jets Airborne! WAR IS HERE
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Takeaways
- ❖The US military does not possess the necessary number or type of ships to safely escort the thousands of commercial vessels currently waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz.
- ❖Iran has demonstrated increased capability, reportedly striking commercial vessels and warning a US warship with ballistic missiles, a significant escalation from past conflicts.
- ❖Col. Wilkerson asserts that China is now the world's number one power and is actively moving to replace the US dollar with the Renminbi as the global reserve currency, a process accelerated by US sanctions.
- ❖US sanctions policy is viewed as an 'addiction' by the establishment, but its diminishing effectiveness is pushing countries to seek alternatives, threatening the US's financial leverage and contributing to its colossal national debt.
- ❖Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank are characterized as 'genocide,' with leaders like Ben-Gvir and Netanyahu labeled 'war criminals' due to policies like the death penalty for Palestinians.
- ❖Donald Trump's rhetoric regarding 'blockades' and 'ceasefires' is criticized as misinformed and disconnected from military reality, suggesting he is being misled by advisors.
Insights
1US Naval Incapacity in Strait of Hormuz
Col. Wilkerson argues that the US Navy currently lacks the sufficient number of ships and the appropriate types of vessels to effectively escort the estimated 2,000 commercial ships waiting to transit the Strait of Hormuz. He contrasts this with Operation Earnest Will in 1988, where the US had more capable ships and fewer vessels to escort, highlighting the current logistical impossibility of the stated mission.
Wilkerson details that ships like the 'Camber' (an LCS converted for mine warfare) are not suitable for escort duty and that the total US fleet, including carriers, is insufficient for the scale of the task, requiring at least 30-40 ships for effective convoying.
2Iran's Escalated Capabilities and Actions
Despite US claims of control, Iran has demonstrated significant capabilities, reportedly striking commercial vessels and using ballistic missiles to warn a US warship (Camber) in the Strait of Hormuz, forcing it to retreat. This indicates a much stronger Iranian posture compared to past conflicts.
The host reports that Iran struck three commercial vessels and used two ballistic missiles to warn the US warship Camber, causing it to turn back. Wilkerson notes that Iran's capability is far greater now than in 1988.
3China's Ascendancy and De-dollarization Efforts
Col. Wilkerson firmly states that China is the number one global power, not the US, and is actively accelerating its efforts to replace the US dollar with the Renminbi as the world's primary financial currency. This shift is driven by China's growing economic influence and its desire to circumvent US sanctions.
Wilkerson asserts, 'China is the number one power in the world. Period. Bar none.' He notes Xi Jinping's declaration to take over the financial dimension, moving up the timetable for the Renminbi to become the transactional and reserve currency, thereby rendering US sanctions ineffective.
4US Sanctions Policy and Economic Vulnerability
The US establishment's 'addiction' to sanctions is backfiring, pushing sanctioned countries and even allies like China and Russia to create alternative financial systems. This erosion of the dollar's global dominance will severely impact the US's ability to manage its burgeoning national debt, potentially leading to a catastrophic economic collapse.
Wilkerson highlights that two billion people are under US sanctions, which have reportedly caused 38 million deaths. He warns that once the dollar's primacy is relieved, the US will struggle to deal with its nearly $40 trillion debt, risking hyperinflation akin to Weimar Germany.
5Israel's Actions as War Crimes and Genocide
The guest vehemently condemns Israel's actions in Gaza and the West Bank, labeling them as 'genocide' and its leaders as 'war criminals.' He points to a new Israeli law mandating the death penalty exclusively for Palestinians convicted of 'nationalistic crimes' as clear evidence of this status.
Wilkerson refers to the new Israeli law as 'codification of their war criminal status' and states that evidence of atrocities is 'on TV, it's on podcast, it's on camera.' He compares Israeli leaders to Adolf Hitler's war criminals.
Lessons
- Re-evaluate the true military capabilities and strategic objectives of the United States in the Middle East, recognizing potential discrepancies between official statements and operational realities.
- Monitor the accelerating shift in global financial power away from the US dollar, particularly China's efforts to establish the Renminbi as a dominant currency, and consider its implications for international trade and investment.
- Critically assess the long-term effectiveness and ethical implications of economic sanctions as a foreign policy tool, considering their potential to backfire by driving adversaries to create alternative global systems.
- Understand the deep-seated geopolitical alliances, such as those between Iran, Russia, and China, and how they challenge traditional US foreign policy approaches and influence regional conflicts.
Notable Moments
Col. Wilkerson dismisses UAE's threats against Iran as empty rhetoric, likening them to 'Little Sparta' that 'bats way below its mouth' and got 'licked' in Yemen.
This highlights a critical view of the military capabilities and credibility of US regional allies, suggesting they are overstating their power and influence against Iran.
The discussion of 'kamicazi dolphins' as a potential military asset, which Col. Wilkerson finds 'the very depth of depravity' and an example of human stupidity compared to the intelligence of dolphins.
This moment, while seemingly absurd, underscores Wilkerson's deep moral condemnation of certain military tactics and his broader disillusionment with human decision-making in conflict.
Quotes
"We simply don't have enough ships to do what [Pete Hegseth] insinuated in that little piece you played there where he says we're we're prepared to escort people through."
"Go ahead, try it, little Sparta. Iran will wipe you out."
"He makes up talks that aren't even happening. He comments on talks that aren't even happening. He makes up things the Iranians said that aren't even being said. He makes up scenarios that aren't even true. And he weaves a tapestry that is false as hell."
"China is the number one power in the world. Period. Bar none. No discussion about it."
"We have killed 38 million people, half of whom are women and children over the past years since really since about 2000... With our sanctions, we have killed 38 million people."
"Now both parties will kill you and steal you blind. That's where the American taxpayer is today."
"No one's going to win this war. No one is going to win this war. I I would say that Harets was right when it said all Iran has to do to win is not lose."
"These people are war criminals. They are war criminals exactly the way Adolf Hitler's people were war criminals."
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