Patrick Henningsen:Naval Siege: Houthis Force 10+ Saudi Tankers to Turn Back After Ballistic Strikes
In this eye-opening interview, we dive into escalating Middle East tensions as oil prices surpass $100/barrel. We explore how the US uses fake peace negotiations and MOUs as a ruse to degrade Iranian infrastructure while maintaining military escalation. The discussion covers critical chokepoints like the Strait of Hormuz and Bab al-Mandab, Yemen’s renewed attacks on Saudi shipping, and US pressure on Riyadh to restart hostilities in exchange for a conditional nuclear deal. We also analyze Israel's reliance on Jordan for strategic depth, US economic leverage over Iraq's sovereign wealth, and…
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