# War Machine REACTIVATED: US Ground Invasion Prep As Missiles Run Low | Larry C. Johnson

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Podcast: [Neutrality Studies](https://stenobird.com/podcast/neutrality-studies-7179578)
Published: 2026-07-19T23:58:00+00:00
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Desperate times call for desperate wars. As the US is failing to subdue Iran with missile strikes, the crazies in Washington are cooking up an even bigger screw-up: Ground invasion.Larry C. Johnson joins Pascal to discuss the renewed US-Iran war, pressure on Gulf states, the Strait of Hormuz, and the risk of fuel shortages. They examine US missile and drone stocks, Iran’s military options, China’s role, Saudi Arabia and Yemen, possible ground operations, and Washington’s conflict with international law.Links:Transition Protocol: / @transition_protocol Sonar21: https://sonar21.com Neutrality Studies substack: https://pascallottaz.substack.com Merch: https://neutralitystudies.com/shop Donation: https://neutralitystudies.com/donate Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction and renewed Iran war 00:07:24 Gulf strategy and Saudi Arabia’s Yemen move 00:13:31 Gulf states, US bases and China’s role 00:21:02 US drones and the limits of ground war 00:30:53 Missile stocks, fuel shortages and international law

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