Judging Freedom COL Lawrence Wilkerson... Warns: An Israel–Iran War Would Be Catastrophic
Jan 15, 2026
COL Lawrence Wilkerson, a retired U.S. Army Colonel and former chief of staff to Secretary of State Colin Powell, shares his insights on the dire consequences of a potential Israel-Iran conflict. He emphasizes the likelihood of regional escalation and the backing Iran could receive from allies like Russia and China. Wilkerson also critiques U.S. military readiness and the Iron Dome's effectiveness against advancing missile technology. He draws historical parallels to past covert actions in Iran, highlighting a pattern of U.S. foreign policy that invites chaos.
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Covert Actions Fuel Iranian Unrest
- Wilkerson argues Western intelligence actions (Mossad, CIA, MI6) have fueled protests and unrest inside Iran.
- He frames these operations as provocative interventions akin to historical regime-change tactics.
US Strategy Creating A Lawless World
- Wilkerson characterizes current U.S. strategy as creating a 'Hobbesian world' of lawlessness where power dominates.
- He warns that undermining international law and norms increases global instability and risks major confrontations.
Attack Could Regionalize And Escalate
- A U.S./Israeli strike on Iran would likely regionalize the war and draw in major powers like Russia and China.
- Col. Lawrence Wilkerson warns this could escalate beyond limited strikes into a broader, catastrophic conflict.