Col. Larry Wilkerson: Iran WIPES OUT Trump’s Proposal & INSISTS on Its Own Terms (It’s Over)

Iran responded to a US proposal with five preconditions for negotiations, which Donald Trump deemed 'unacceptable' and 'garbage.' These demands include ending the war on all fronts, compensating war damages, releasing frozen assets, lifting all sanctions, and recognizing Iran's sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz. Notably, these points do not mention or offer to negotiate on Iran's nuclear program, which was the primary focus of the US proposal.

Host details Iran's five preconditions: 'Ending the war on all fronts, compensating war damages, releasing frozen assets, lifting all lifting of all sanctions, recognizing recognition of Iran's sovereignty over the state of Hormuz.' Col. Wilkerson notes, 'You didn't even mention the nuclear nuclear program. Oh, it's not there.'

Col. Wilkerson argues that the US's track record, particularly the withdrawal from the JCPOA without Congressional ratification, has rendered its diplomatic word unreliable. This lack of trust makes it nearly impossible for other nations to enter into long-term agreements with the US, as they cannot expect commitments to stick beyond a single presidential term.

Col. Wilkerson states, 'How on earth could anybody in any negotiation with any president in the future think that anything that president said or did or swore to or promised was worth a damn?' and 'We don't keep our word. So we are crucifying ourselves in a world that is going to have an alternative summit in India in September.'

Benjamin Netanyahu is increasingly isolated, facing domestic political splintering and a potential vote of no confidence, partly due to issues like ultra-Orthodox military service. Militarily, Israel is struggling in Lebanon, suffering high casualty rates, PTSD, and low reservist turnout. Wilkerson believes Netanyahu is caught in a self-made 'closing trap' and his continued prosecution of the war is an attempt to escape it.

Col. Wilkerson notes Netanyahu 'is already talking about divorcing himself from the United States,' his 'party is splintering,' and 'he's being beaten badly in Lebanon right now.' He adds, 'Israel's got real problems right now' including KIA, WIA, PTSD, and suicide rates, and 'no-show rates' for reservists.

Based on intelligence assessments, Wilkerson asserts that military action cannot permanently stop a nation from pursuing nuclear weapons. Eradicating a nuclear program would require eliminating all scientists, data, and materials, which is practically impossible. The only effective long-term solution is to disincentivize a country from wanting nuclear weapons by demonstrating the high economic cost or by removing perceived security threats.

Col. Wilkerson states, 'If you have a single person left in that country that has it in his head how to build a nuclear weapon... you're never going to eradicate the desire for a nuclear weapon.' He concludes, 'this is an intractable problem and it's not a problem that's solved by military means. Period.'

Donald Trump's visit to China to seek assistance in pressuring Iran is expected to be unsuccessful. Given Trump's prior actions, such as imposing sanctions and tariffs on China, Xi Jinping is unlikely to offer leverage. China and Russia are also in a position to withstand global economic downturns through domestic consumption, diminishing Trump's economic leverage.

Col. Wilkerson predicts Trump 'is going to be sadly disappointed' and 'is going to leave Beijing a lot sadder than he arrived.' He adds, 'I don't think Xi Jinping is going to say, 'I'll bring pressure on Thrron?'' and notes China and Russia 'could probably get along for a year or two on just its own domestic consumption.'

The current Polish government is reportedly considering offering the United States a proposal to become the new Germany, inviting US troops to relocate from Germany to Poland. This move is seen as a drastic and potentially devastating escalation, further contributing to a global conflict by shifting military presence closer to Russia.

Col. Wilkerson states, 'right now the Polish government in power is considering sort of offering the United States to become the new Germany.' He calls it 'literally a new escalation, drastic, some sort of devastating escalation.'