Topic: Escalatory Ladder

The host details the "escalatory ladder" that has led the United States from surgical strikes to the brink of a full-scale ground war for regime change in Iran. Despite warnings from the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the administration has committed to a path that could last for years. The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is identified as the primary mechanism being used to force U.S. military intervention.

The host recaps reports that the 82nd Airborne has canceled drills in preparation for an invasion of Iran. He cites Eric Prince and Steve Bannon as figures who have warned against a ground war, noting that Iran is "ten times worse" than Iraq or Afghanistan. The strategy is described as an "escalatory ladder" where taking a small island leads to a full-scale quagmire similar to multiple "Gazas" on the Iranian coast.

The current military strategy in Iran is described as an escalatory ladder leading toward full-scale war and regime change. Following the reported death of the Ayatollah and military commanders in a Saturday strike, the Strait of Hormuz has become effectively closed due to insurance companies refusing transit for oil tankers. Economists warn that a prolonged conflict will kill the Trump economic plan as oil prices surge and the Dow drops over 800 points.