# Larry Johnson: Trump Escalates Pressure, Tehran Sees All-Out War

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Podcast: [Dialogue Works](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dialogue-works-7032198)
Published: 2026-07-21T01:50:28+00:00
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Tensions in West Asia are boiling over. Yemen is breaking a 12-year siege, imposing new pressure on Saudi Arabia’s Red Sea oil exports. Meanwhile, the US is escalating its military presence with advanced fighter jets, prompting continuous Iranian missile and drone retaliation across Jordan, Kuwait, Bahrain, and US bases in Iraq. Despite behind-the-scenes mediation, Iran refuses ceasefire talks that would only allow the US time to rearm. This analysis explores why Pakistan is unlikely to militarily back Saudi Arabia due to domestic public opinion, and why Israel hesitates to join the conflict amid air defense shortages. With key shipping routes at risk, this escalating confrontation threatens to severely disrupt global energy markets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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