{"id":58956,"date":"2026-04-27T09:53:38","date_gmt":"2026-04-27T17:53:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.antiwar.com\/blog\/?p=58956"},"modified":"2026-04-27T09:53:38","modified_gmt":"2026-04-27T17:53:38","slug":"the-kyle-anzalone-show-guest-col-lawrence-wilkerson-did-iran-or-trump-cave","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.antiwar.com\/blog\/2026\/04\/27\/the-kyle-anzalone-show-guest-col-lawrence-wilkerson-did-iran-or-trump-cave\/","title":{"rendered":"The Kyle Anzalone Show [Guest] COL. Lawrence Wilkerson &#8211; Did Iran or Trump Cave?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The headlines move fast, but the stakes underneath them move faster. When political leaders say the Strait of Hormuz is \u201copen\u201d and diplomacy is \u201cwrapping up,\u201d 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?<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"[Guest] COL. Lawrence Wilkerson : The Strait is OPEN: Did Iran or Trump Cave?\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/tKlHYGNdtdU\" width=\"1076\" height=\"605\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen=\"allowfullscreen\"><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re joined by Col. Lawrence Wilkerson to unpack Iran\u2019s position in the Strait of Hormuz, why transit fees and control of passage can matter more than press statements, and how \u201cvictory\u201d framing can blur the reality of a stalemate. We also dig into a major geopolitical accelerant: China\u2019s 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.<\/p>\n<p>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\u2019s influence over US policy, the credibility of competing narratives around Lebanon, and the worst-case scenario if wider targeting disrupts global commerce and pushes the world toward recession, depression, or even nuclear brinkmanship.<\/p>\n<p>Finally, we turn inward to civil-military relations, including the controversy around Pentagon prayer meetings, coercion concerns, and how culture inside the armed forces can shape compliance in a constitutional crisis. If you care about US foreign policy, the Iran Israel conflict, Middle East security, and the real mechanics of power, listen through to the end, then subscribe, share the episode, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The headlines move fast, but the stakes underneath them move faster. When political leaders say the Strait of Hormuz is \u201copen\u201d and diplomacy is \u201cwrapping up,\u201d 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\u2019re joined by Col. 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