Economic Sanctions
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.
Patrick Henningsen: Iran Strikes US Bases in Jordan – Retaliation Begins & Talks DEAD
Patrick Henningsen details how Iran's strategic patience and direct retaliation against US and Israeli targets have fundamentally shifted the regional power balance, forcing the US and Israel into a defensive, unsustainable position.
BREAKING: U.S. Apache CRASHES In Hormuz; Trump STOPS Israel Strike On Iran | TBN Israel
Amidst a US Apache helicopter crash in the Strait of Hormuz, former President Trump intervened to halt a broader Israeli strike on Iran, highlighting a complex interplay of US diplomatic goals, Israeli security imperatives, and Iranian strategic maneuvering.
'Iran Will Give Up NOTHING' Israel Bombs Iran As Lebanon War Smashes Trump Ceasefire
A Trump-brokered ceasefire between the US and Iran unravels as Israeli airstrikes in Lebanon provoke Iranian retaliation, exposing deep divisions in regional objectives and challenging Trump's strategy for a swift exit.
The REAL Story About The War From INSIDE IRAN! – Jimmy Interviews Prof. Marandi
Professor Marandi, an Iranian academic, details how Iran emerged stronger from recent conflicts, now controlling the Strait of Hormuz and possessing a credible deterrent against its adversaries, despite facing economic siege and Western-backed regional proxies.
BREAKING: Iran FIRES At Gulf States; U.S. Strikes Back; Nuclear Deal Stalls | TBN Israel
Iran's direct attacks on Gulf states and its refusal to compromise on nuclear deal terms reveal a new, dangerous strategy to rebuild deterrence against the US, while internal and regional pressures mount against Tehran.
Alastair Crooke: IRAN’S TRIGGER WARNING: ‘Withdraw from Lebanon… Any Violations and We Strike
Alastair Crooke details Israel's shift to a 'permanent security' doctrine driving its actions in Lebanon and Gaza, and Iran's strategic response of 'escalatory deterrence' amidst a looming Western economic crisis.
BREAKING: Iran Nuclear Stockpile DISAPPEARS; Hezbollah Strikes Troops, REJECTS Ceasefire| TBN Israel
Iran's nuclear material status is uncertain post-strikes, its economy is collapsing under sanctions, and Hezbollah rejects a ceasefire, while the US and Israel pursue differing strategic goals in the region.
BREAKING: Kuwait Intercepts Missile, Drone Attack; U.S. Strikes Iran Air Defenses | TBN Israel
Amidst ongoing negotiations, the Middle East faces escalating military confrontations as the U.S. strikes Iranian targets, Kuwait intercepts a large-scale attack, and Iran rapidly restores its missile infrastructure, revealing a 'ceasefire' that functions more like a war of attrition.
Strait of Hormuz Week 13 Update: Mines, Blockades, and "Dark" Ships
The Strait of Hormuz remains a volatile flashpoint, with a confirmed mine sighting, active US blockades disabling commercial vessels, and widespread AIS spoofing complicating global maritime trade and energy supply.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: “TOTAL SURRENDER” – Trump Dares Iran, But They Just DISMANTLED His Every Move
This episode argues that Donald Trump's perceived 'total surrender' demand to Iran is a delusion, as Iran has strategically dismantled US and Israeli moves, highlighting Israel's military vulnerabilities and the US 'establishment's' true agenda to control global energy and dismantle regional powers.
LIVE: Israel Assassination Targets IRGC Leader - Iranian Missiles Launched At Kuwait
Recent escalations in the Middle East include Israeli targeted assassinations of IRGC commanders in Beirut, Iranian missile attacks on Kuwait, and new US sanctions on Iran's Strait of Hormuz authority, all while Iran faces severe economic collapse under a US naval blockade.
BREAKING: Iran ATTACKS Ships In Hormuz; U.S. Bombs Bandar Abbas; Israel Pushes North | TBN Israel
The Strait of Hormuz is a flashpoint for escalating US-Iran conflict, characterized by Iranian drone attacks, US retaliatory strikes, and a high-stakes diplomatic standoff where economic pressure and regional normalization efforts are intertwined.
PBS News Hour full episode, May 27, 2026
This episode covers the shifting landscape of US politics with Trump's continued influence, the dire economic crisis in Cuba and its tense relations with the US, and the groundbreaking application of AI in discovering new antibiotics.
BREAKING: Iran Vows REVENGE After U.S. Strikes; IDF Deploys ADVANCED Drone Defenses | TBN Israel
The Strait of Hormuz has become a flashpoint of a low-intensity financial and military attrition war between the US and Iran, while Israel intensifies operations against Hamas and Hezbollah amidst a fragile regional ceasefire.
Pepe Escobar: Trump’s Confrontation Backfires HARD
Pepe Escobar details how China, Pakistan, and Iran are actively constructing a multipolar world order through complex mediation efforts, directly challenging US dominance and exposing the perceived 'folly' of Western policy.
BREAKING: Airstrikes SHAKE South Iran; U.S. DEMANDS Uranium DESTRUCTION; Hezbollah Hit | TBN Israel
US airstrikes hit Iran and conflict with Hezbollah escalates as Trump demands uranium destruction and a broader Middle East peace deal, revealing a complex geopolitical chess match.
Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Opens Fire on American Fighter Jets
Professor Seyed M. Marandi details recent military escalations between the US and Iran, the stalled nuclear deal negotiations, and Iran's strategic leverage in the Persian Gulf, framing the situation as a critical juncture for regional and global stability.
BREAKING: TITLE | TBN Israel
Amidst reports of US-Iran diplomatic progress, Israel expresses deep concern that any agreement might merely offer Iran a strategic pause to rearm and strengthen its proxies, rather than dismantle its nuclear program and military capabilities.
LIVE: Trump REJECTS Iran Deal - IRGC Refuse To Surrender Nuclear
President Trump rejected a widely reported Iran nuclear deal, dismissing terms that would have been a 'huge victory' for the Islamic Republic, while the US maintains economic pressure via the Strait of Hormuz blockade.
Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran-US Nail Down Deal? as Russia SLAMS Kiev with Oreshnik Missile
An analyst unpacks a proposed Iran-US deal, arguing it signifies US defeat and Israel's weakening, while highlighting a unified 'axis of resistance' and a shifting global order against US hegemony.
Seyed M. Marandi: Iran’s Armed Forces Enter HIGHEST State of Alert – War Next?
Seyed M. Marandi asserts that Iran's armed forces are on high alert, prepared for war, and hold the upper hand in negotiations with the US due to their resilience, military strength, control over the Strait of Hormuz, and the impending global economic crisis.
BREAKING: Iran BRACES For War As NATO Eyes Hormuz; U.S. Seizes Iran-Linked Tanker | TBN Israel
As the Middle East teeters on the brink of renewed conflict, this analysis reveals the multi-faceted pressure on Iran, from US military posturing and economic blockades to internal instability, while global powers like Russia, China, and NATO navigate the escalating crisis.
Scott Ritter: Trump’s Iran Attack Is a TRAP That Leads to HUGE Humiliation
Scott Ritter argues that recent US actions against Iran are a market manipulation charade, not a serious military threat, and that Israel's influence in the US is rapidly declining, leading to its eventual collapse.
Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Promises Total Annihilation of Any US/Israeli Strike Origin
Professor Seyed M. Marandi details Iran's strategic readiness for a prolonged conflict with the US and Israel, asserting that any attack will be met with devastating retaliation designed to collapse Gulf regimes and undermine US hegemony.