The Kyle Anzalone Show [Guest] COL. Lawrence Wilkerson – Did Iran or Trump Cave?

About this episode

Col. Lawrence Wilkerson discusses the geopolitical dynamics surrounding Iran, the Strait of Hormuz, and the implications of US military posture.

The headlines move fast, but the stakes underneath them move faster. When political leaders say the Strait of Hormuz is “open” and diplomacy is “wrapping up,” we slow the tape and ask the only question that matters: who actually has leverage right now, and what price is being paid off-camera? We’re joined by Col. Lawrence Wilkerson to unpack Iran’s position in the Strait of Hormuz, why transit fees and control of passage can matter more than press statements, and how “victory” framing can blur the reality of a stalemate. We also dig into a major geopolitical accelerant: China’s growing role and the claim that Iran is receiving high-end satellite intelligence, a shift that could change deterrence, targeting, and escalation risk across the Middle East. From there, we follow the trail into US military posture and the fear that negotiations can become cover for war preparation, including the movement of major naval assets. Wilkerson raises deeper concerns about presidential decision making capacity, the limits of the 25th Amendment, and what happens when there are no effective guardrails in a national security crisis. We also examine Israel’s influence over US policy, the credibility…

People in this episode

Guest: Col. Lawrence Wilkerson

Topics covered

• Iran
• US foreign policy
• geopolitics
• military strategy
• civil-military relations
• diplomacy

Keywords

• Iran
• Strait of Hormuz
• Col. Lawrence Wilkerson
• geopolitics
• US military
• China
• Israel
• diplomacy
• civil-military relations

Mentioned in this episode

Places: Iran, Strait of Hormuz, China, US, Israel, Lebanon, Middle East, Pentagon

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