Economic Sanctions
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
John Helmer: Russia on the Verge of Major Escalation — Europe Braces for Retaliation
Veteran correspondent John Helmer argues that Russia faces a 'permanent war' with NATO, driven by US strategy to weaken Russia and maintain control, while internal Russian issues and the evolving drone warfare landscape complicate Moscow's ability to deter aggression or achieve its war aims.
Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Steps In as Israel Digs In - Hezbollah Crushes the Buffer Zone Plan
Iran asserts its control over the Strait of Hormuz and dismisses US-led negotiations, while condemning the US-backed Lebanon-Israel MOU as a betrayal designed to undermine regional resistance.
Elijah Magnier: Iran & U.S. Rush to Doha as Deal Teeters on the Brink
Elijah Magnier dissects the critical violations by the U.S. of a recent Memorandum of Understanding with Iran, alongside the contentious Lebanon-Israel agreement, revealing a pattern of bad faith negotiations and regional destabilization.
Seyed M. Marandi: Hezbollah Rejects Israel Deal; Beirut Erupts - Iran Strikes Bahrain in Retaliation
Iran leverages its control over the Strait of Hormuz to pressure the US into upholding a ceasefire agreement, while condemning the Lebanese government's 'fake deal' with Israel and highlighting the growing global disdain for Israeli actions.
Prof. Steve Hanke: Explosions Rock Strait Of Hormuz - Lebanon Ceasefire On The BRINK
Professor Steve Hanke dissects the geopolitical and economic complexities of US-Iran relations, the Strait of Hormuz, and the Israel-Lebanon conflict, arguing that US policy is driven by political spin and external lobbies, leading to predictable outcomes like Iran's control over vital shipping lanes and Israel's continued occupation of Lebanon.
Seyed M. Marandi & Larry Johnson: Iran Demands Lebanon Withdrawal as U.S. Pushes for Open Hormuz
Geopolitical tensions escalate as US-Iran negotiations stall over Lebanon and sanctions, revealing a critical global energy crisis exacerbated by a depleted US Strategic Petroleum Reserve and a constrained Strait of Hormuz.
BREAKING: IDF TRAPS Hezbollah In Lebanon; Iran Closes HORMUZ; Trump Deal Shakes | TBN Israel
Iran is leveraging its proxies and the Strait of Hormuz to dictate terms in a US-led peace deal, aiming to protect Hezbollah and gain diplomatic advantage amidst ongoing IDF operations in Lebanon.
The Most DEMONIC Israeli Politician (NOT Netanyahu) & Iran Deal Threat | Julian Dorey • 438
Julian Dorey dissects the new US-Iran MOU, exposing the intense backlash from Israeli hardliners and US media figures, while sharply criticizing perceived foreign influence and the 'demonic' agenda of Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir.
Highlights from BillOReilly.com’s No Spin News | June 19, 2026
Bill O'Reilly dissects President Trump's new Iran deal, contrasting it with the Obama administration's approach and debating its effectiveness and financial implications with a political science professor.
Seyed M. Marandi & Larry Johnson: BREAKING: Iran SHUTS DOWN Geneva Talks Over MoU Implementation
Iran has suspended Geneva talks due to US and Israeli violations of the MOU, escalating regional conflict and leveraging the Strait of Hormuz to pressure the US economy.
Alastair Crooke: Iran Threatens to WITHDRAW from Key Pact if Israel Doesn't Stop Lebanon Advance
Alastair Crooke details how a US-Iran de-escalation framework has profoundly shifted Middle East geopolitics, exposing Israel's strategic vulnerabilities and challenging its long-held US-backed security paradigm.
BREAKING: Israel REJECT Iran Deal - IRGC Hezbollah Launch Missiles At Israel - IDF Stay In Lebanon
Israel has rejected a US-Iran memorandum of understanding, refusing to withdraw from southern Lebanon as Hezbollah launched missile attacks, while the IRGC threatens to close the Strait of Hormuz despite a US-lifted blockade.
JD Vance Blamed for “Terrible” Iran Deal! Mike Huckabee Says Israel SAVED U.S.!w/ Glenn Greenwald
Glenn Greenwald and Jimmy Dore expose the deep-seated corruption within both major U.S. political parties, the true reasons behind the Trump administration's Iran deal reversal, and how manufactured culture wars distract from critical economic and geopolitical issues.
The Iran Deal Revealed & Dr. James S. Robbins | June 17, 2026
Bill O'Reilly and Dr. James Robbins dissect the new Iran deal, highlighting President Trump's aggressive stance, the economic motivations driving the agreement, and the perceived shortcomings for Israel.
‘We Should INVADE Israel!’ Trump To Sign Tehran Agreement | Middle East Debate
Donald Trump's proposed Iran deal sparks fierce debate, revealing a dramatic shift in US foreign policy, a potential break with Israel, and deep divisions among his supporters.
BREAKING: Exhausted Trump Rambles Through Parade of Grievances On G7 Stage
Donald Trump's G7 press conference revealed a 'meandering' and 'low energy' defense of a new Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that critics argue heavily favors Iran and exposes US diplomatic weaknesses.
BREAKING: Iran Hides Nuclear Material; $300B Deal Details Arise; IDF Halted Iran Strike | TBN Israel
A leaked US-Iran memorandum of understanding, framed by the US as a ceasefire, is critically examined as a dangerous pause that allows Iran to advance its nuclear program and consolidate power, while an Israeli retaliatory strike was halted at the last moment.
Prof. Steve Hanke: Israel ASKED to See the Iran MoU – Trump SHUT THEM DOWN
Professor Steve Hanke dissects the geopolitical fallout of the US-Iran MOU, arguing it represents a strategic defeat for the US and highlights Israel's role as a spoiler, leading to an unstable regional equilibrium.
Paul Craig Roberts & Stanislav Krapivnik: The American Blockade Is OVER - Russian Attacks on Kiev
Paul Craig Roberts and Stanislav Krapivnik assert that Israel's relentless expansionist agenda, backed by a compromised US government, is driving Middle East conflicts, while Russia's hesitant approach in Ukraine prolongs a war that could have been swiftly won.
“Destined To COLLAPSE!” Trump’s Iran War Deal Angers Israel
A heated debate unpacks the controversial Trump-Iran deal, revealing deep divisions among US allies and analysts over its effectiveness, economic consequences, and implications for regional stability.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: BREAKING: Iran Deputy Commander: 'Beirut attack won't go unanswered
Following Israeli attacks on Beirut, Iran is poised to retaliate, with the speaker arguing that Israel aims to sabotage a potential US-Iran deal and that the US acts as Israel's proxy, undermining any diplomatic resolution.
LIVE: Iran Deal FAILS - Trump & IRGC Talk Pre-Deal Agreement - Oil Shortage Begins In Iran
Despite conflicting claims of a 'peace deal' between the US and Iran, no final agreement has been reached, with both sides maintaining red lines while Iran faces escalating domestic fuel shortages due to a US-led blockade.
Jeremy Scahill: Iran Fears Trump MENTALLY ILL
Jeremy Scahill reveals that Iranian negotiators have enlisted senior psychologists to craft communications with Trump, believing he is 'mentally ill' and erratic, severely complicating US-Iran deal negotiations.
BREAKING: U.S. RETALIATION STRIKES Near Hormuz TRIGGERED By Iranian-Downed Apache | TBN Israel
The U.S. launched retaliatory strikes against Iran after an Apache helicopter was downed, signaling a firm stance against Iranian aggression and challenging Iran's regional influence amidst ongoing nuclear negotiations.