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Showing posts with label Scott Ritter. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Scott Ritter. Show all posts
Scott Ritter & Larry Johnson | INTEL Roundtable | July 3, 2025
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Key Points
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Ukraine Conflict and U.S. Support
- Scott Ritter: Russia remains firm on its "special military operation" goals in Ukraine, including territorial demands, reducing Ukraine’s military, and blocking NATO membership. Russia advances across front lines, targeting infrastructure.
- U.S. is cutting critical munitions (e.g., Patriot missiles, artillery) due to depleted stockpiles, leaving Ukraine vulnerable. Ritter calls Ukraine a "hospice patient" nearing collapse.
- Larry Johnson: U.S. can’t ramp up production for modern warfare, contrasting slow F-35 production (18-24 months) with WWII-era B-24 bombers (18 hours).
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Trump-Putin Dialogue
- Ritter: Recent Trump-Putin call focused on re-engagement, Iran, Gaza, and cultural exchanges to counter U.S. Russophobia, not Ukraine specifically. Putin reiterated Russia’s unyielding stance.
- Johnson: Putin’s talks with Trump and Macron tested for softening on Russia’s demands, which remain firm on addressing war’s root causes and new territorial realities.
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Iran’s Nuclear Program
- Ritter: Iranian officials (Oct 2024) claimed near nuclear weapons capability, fueling U.S./Israeli fears. Iran’s 60% enriched uranium makes it a threshold state, though no final bomb decision exists.
- Iran agreed (June 2025) to limit enrichment to 3.75% and allow U.S. inspectors, but U.S.-Israeli strikes (June 12-13) disrupted this. Ritter urges Iran to avoid provocative rhetoric; both criticize Israel’s IAEA influence.
- Johnson: Loss of IAEA access blinded Western intelligence on Iran’s program, necessitating Russia’s help to restore inspections.
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Israel-Iran Conflict
- Ritter: Iran’s missile strikes (using older missiles) heavily damaged Israeli military/intelligence sites, overwhelming defenses with maneuvering warheads and decoys. Iran reserved advanced hypersonic missiles.
- Johnson: Israel’s small size makes it vulnerable (e.g., one airport loss halts civilian flights), unlike Iran, which absorbs damage due to its size and population.
- Both: Netanyahu’s U.S. visit (post-July 4, 2025) seeks continued support, domestic political leverage, and intelligence restoration. Rumors of B-2 bomber transfers dismissed due to Israel’s history of leaking U.S. tech.
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Netanyahu’s Agenda
- Ritter: Netanyahu aims to project U.S. support for his leadership, avoid escalation with Iran, and navigate domestic legal issues, with Trump interfering via sanction threats.
- Johnson: Israel needs IAEA access to rebuild intelligence networks in Iran after exposing operatives.
Scott Ritter | Everything Has Changed: Trump Now Faces a New World with Iran and Russia! | July 1, 2025
Scott Ritter & Ray McGovern | US Bombs Iran. What Next? | June 22, 2025
Source: Consortium News youtube
Description:
Ray McGovern and Scott Ritter joined CN Live! on Sunday morning to discuss the U.S. bombing of Iran, its impact and what might follow.
Description:
Ray McGovern and Scott Ritter joined CN Live! on Sunday morning to discuss the U.S. bombing of Iran, its impact and what might follow.
Scott Ritter | Ritter’s Rant 007: A Nation of L:aws | June 19, 2025
Source: Scott Ritter youtube
Description:
On this rant I discuss the issue of international law, and the consequences that accrue when the US fails to adhere to them.
Description:
On this rant I discuss the issue of international law, and the consequences that accrue when the US fails to adhere to them.
Iran/Israel/Ukraine - Garland Nixon, Scott Ritter, Dennis Kucinich, Gerald Celente, Joe Laurina | June 17, 2025
Scott Ritter | "This Changes Everything" - Israel's Strike on Iran Could Spark Global War | June 13, 2025
Scott Ritter, Ray McGovern, Col. Richard Black | Step Back from the Brink of World War III! | June 7, 2025
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