Glenn Diesen - Greater Eurasia Podcast Scott Ritter: US-Iran War Imminent as Military Buildup Peaks
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Jan 27, 2026 
Scott Ritter, former US Marine intelligence officer and UN weapons inspector, breaks down signs of a possible imminent attack on Iran. He discusses force buildups, strike planning, Iran’s defensive depth, covert networks and multi‑axis campaign scenarios. He also covers likely Iranian reactions and the roles Russia and China might play.
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Iran's Resilience To Decapitation Strikes
- A US/Israeli decapitation strike on Iran would likely fail because Tehran has spent decades building underground command, regional districts, and continuity plans.
- Scott Ritter warns such a strike would provoke catastrophic regional retaliation, energy disruption, and potential collapse of global markets.
Economic And Human Cost Of A Strike
- A full-scale attempt to eliminate Iran's regime would likely trigger attacks on Israel and regional energy infrastructure, causing global economic shock.
- Ritter argues such consequences make a war of choice strategically unjustifiable for the US and its allies.
Regime Change Via Fragmentation
- The apparent plan is to degrade Iran's central command, spark CIA-backed uprisings among Baloch, Kurds, Arabs, and Azeris, and then exploit internal fragmentation.
- Ritter asserts the strategy aims to fracture Iran into autonomous chaotic regions rather than peacefully replace its leadership.