U.S. ABANDONING The Persian Gulf!

U.S. ABANDONING The Persian Gulf!

Published: August 24, 2026

Duration: 1:04:35

Former CIA analyst Larry Johnson joins Jimmy to argue that damage to U.S. military installations in the Persian Gulf has prompted the Pentagon to reconsider its long-standing military presence in the region, including whether damaged bases should be rebuilt. The two believe the conflict has weakened U.S. influence with Gulf states, which as a result will increasingly seek regional security arrangements independent of Washington, citing a proposed Saudi-Turkish-Pakistani security agreement as an example. 

The discussion shifts to growing political divisions in the United States over support for Israel, with both Jimmy and Larry suggesting the i...