Sanctions
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

SHOCK BREAKING: CEASEFIRE INSTANTLY COLLAPSES, TRUMP SPARKS DISASTER!
The host argues that Trump's declared ceasefire with Iran immediately collapsed, leading to a disastrous outcome where Iran gained significant leverage over the Strait of Hormuz and its nuclear program, effectively empowering the regime Trump aimed to dismantle.

LEMON DROP | Donald Trump Backs Down on Iran Threats!
Don Lemon and Mike Nellis assert that Donald Trump 'caved' on Iran, resulting in zero US gains, strengthened Iranian leverage, and further isolation of the United States on the global stage.

Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran-US Double Ceasefire: What Just Happened?
A surprise US-Iran ceasefire and upcoming negotiations in Pakistan are framed as a strategic capitulation by the US, driven by military depletion and Iran's unwavering 10-point demands.

What the Ship! | Top 5 Maritime Stories as of April 6, 2026
Global shipping faces a complex web of geopolitical conflicts, economic pressures, and a historic U.S. shipbuilding investment, all impacting supply chains and international trade.

Col. Jacques Baud: Iran HAMMERS Israel AND GCC Countries After US-Israel Attacks on Key Facilities
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects a recent US-Israeli operation in Iran, revealing a critical asymmetry in conflict perception and a Western leadership resorting to escalation and 'mafia-style' negotiations due to a lack of strategic foresight.

Trump Broke U.S. Foreign Policy—Now What? (w/ Juan Gonzalez) | How to Fix It
Former National Security Council staffer Juan Gonzalez analyzes how the Trump administration's 'drunk on coercive power' foreign policy destabilized Latin America and the Middle East, contrasting it with previous administrations' approaches and proposing a new path for US engagement.

Col. Larry Wilkerson: Israel Might Not Survive This… END EVERYTHING… Israel & Iran Nuclear Scenario
Colonel Larry Wilkerson warns that the escalating conflict with Iran, fueled by US actions and Israeli desperation, risks global economic collapse and potential nuclear war, while exposing deep-seated corruption and incompetence within US and Israeli leadership.

LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 3/30/26
The hosts dissect the Trump administration's 'disastrous' Iran war, exposing alleged market manipulation, diplomatic failures, a worsening global energy crisis, and a perceived betrayal of U.S. interests through concessions to Russia.

Col. Jacques Baud: What a US Ground Invasion of Iran Would REALLY Look Like
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects the strategic futility of a US ground invasion of Iran, arguing that current troop levels are insufficient and such an action would backfire, exposing US allies and potentially leading to Iran's nuclearization.

BREAKING: GROUND TROOPS DEPLOYED; IRAN MOCKS TRUMP; US ALLIES FURIOUS; NO OFF RAMP | Kyle Kulinski
The host details the escalating US-Iran conflict, alleging Trump's war decisions are driven by personal corruption and incompetence, leading to a disastrous foreign policy and a global economic crisis.

Trump BEGS For HUMILIATING CEASEFIRE With Iran
As US-Iran tensions escalate, the hosts dissect Trump's contradictory public statements on a potential ceasefire, expose the dubious nature of peace proposals, and reveal critical military and political developments that signal a deepening conflict.

LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 3/23/26
The hosts expose alleged market manipulation by Donald Trump concerning a fabricated Iran peace deal, alongside a critical analysis of escalating geopolitical tensions and the media's role in perpetuating misinformation.

BREAKING: U.S. Halts DEVASTATING Military Strike On Iran; IDF Bombs HAMMER Tehran | TBN Israel
The US issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, threatening strikes on power stations, while Israel intensifies its own campaign against Iranian command and production capabilities, escalating a multi-front regional conflict with global energy implications.

BREAKING: Iran REJECTS Trump Claim Of Talks, 5 Day Limited Ceasefire
Trump's claim of productive talks with Iran and a 5-day ceasefire is swiftly rejected by Tehran, revealing a deeper strategic deadlock exacerbated by market pressures and Israeli influence.

Trump Treasury Secretary SNAPS On CLUELESS NBC Host As NATO Receives BRUTAL Reality Check!
The host unpacks the alleged Trump administration's multi-pronged strategy to neutralize Iran's threat and achieve global energy dominance, framing it as a geopolitical 'checkmate' misunderstood by mainstream media.

JUST IN: Israeli F-16 Downed by Iran,The Middle East Will Never Be the Same | Nima R. Alkhorshid
An analyst asserts that US-Israeli efforts to dismantle Iran and the 'Axis of Resistance' through sanctions, assassinations, and military strikes have failed, instead strengthening Iranian resolve and reshaping regional power dynamics.

'TAKE IT': Trump's UNHINGED Cuba Plot As GRID COLLAPSES
Donald Trump's explicit desire to 'take Cuba' and the US blockade's role in the island's collapsing power grid reveal a counterproductive foreign policy pushing Cuba closer to China, despite broad public opposition to military intervention.

Liberals LOSE IT Over Cubans Celebrating As Trump MAKES SHOCK Announcement After NATIONWIDE BLACKOUT
The host argues that liberals are hypocritically upset about Cubans celebrating potential freedom from communism under Trump's policies, despite a nationwide blackout in Cuba.

BREAKING: Israeli Drones HIT Tehran Again; Iran Threatens Hormuz; Hezbollah Route CUT | TBN Israel
Israel and the United States are executing a technologically advanced, multi-layered military campaign against Iran, targeting infrastructure, leadership, and internal security forces, while Iran attempts to destabilize global oil markets and faces internal dissent and leadership challenges.

LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 3/9/26
The hosts accuse Donald Trump of initiating an 'unlawful war' in Iran, manipulating financial markets with false claims of its end, and engaging in 'treasonous conduct' by aligning with Russia and denying US responsibility for civilian casualties.

INSIDER Reveals Iran’s Breaking Point
A Washington Post reporter and former Iranian prisoner details the complex realities of Iran's political system, critiques US foreign policy, and warns about the escalating threats to press freedom both abroad and domestically.

What's Going on With Shipping Stocks with J. Mintzmyer of Value Investor's Edge
J. Mintzmyer of Value Investors Edge breaks down the complex dynamics driving current shipping stock performance, highlighting critical supply-demand imbalances and geopolitical catalysts across tanker, container, and dry bulk sectors.

Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Oil Prices SKYROCKET w/ Persian Gulf Blockade –Who Gets Hit Hardest?
Economists Michael Hudson and Richard Wolff argue that the US and Israel initiated war with Iran to prevent a peace deal, secure oil control, and maintain dollar hegemony, inadvertently destabilizing global energy markets and accelerating the decline of the American empire.

Cuba Kills 4 Exiles Trying to "Infiltrate" Island by Boat as U.S. “Medieval Siege” of Cuba Continues
A deadly shootout between Cuban border troops and Florida-based exiles attempting to infiltrate Cuba highlights escalating tensions and a severe humanitarian crisis on the island, exacerbated by a tightened US economic embargo.