Sal Mercogliano, host of the “What’s Going on with Shipping” channel, and Rain” Waters, veteran USAF F-16 pilot and host of the Afterburn podcast, join Mooch to discuss the build-up a U.S. military forces in the Middle East and the potential for a full-up war against Iran and how that would differ from recent American operations like Midnight Hammer and Absolute Resolve.
Summary
In this episode of The Mooch Report, host Ward Carroll is joined by Sal Mercogliano and Rain Waters to examine the current build-up of United States military forces in the Middle East. The discussion centers on the potential for a full-scale conflict with Iran and how such an operation might differ from recent limited engagements like Midnight Hammer and Absolute Resolve. Sal Mercogliano, who hosts the What's Going on with Shipping channel, brings his perspective on regional logistics and shipping implications to the conversation. Rain Waters, a veteran USAF F-16 pilot and host of the Afterburn podcast, offers insights grounded in his military aviation experience. The trio analyzes the strategic context surrounding these deployments and explores the distinctions between a comprehensive war effort and previous tactical strikes. Throughout the segment, they address the evolving geopolitical landscape and the factors influencing American decision-making in the region. Listeners are encouraged to explore related content through links provided in the description, including newsletters from the host and additional podcasts from his guests. The episode aims to provide clarity on complex military strategies without speculating beyond available public information or inventing specific outcomes.
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