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

Demands GROW For Trump To Do More Amid Venezuela Disaster
The Young Turks hosts dissect Trump's foreign policy failures in Iran and Venezuela, expose economic misrepresentations, and highlight progressive legislative efforts against AI data centers and establishment Democrats.

BREAKING: Iran Threatens Hormuz; U.S. Strikes ISIS Chief; Syria To Fight Hezbollah? | TBN Israel
Iran's Revolutionary Guards threaten to close the Strait of Hormuz, while the U.S. eliminates an ISIS leader and navigates complex negotiations with Iran amidst regional instability and internal challenges.

LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 6/22/26
The US-Iran peace talks in Switzerland resulted in significant concessions to Iran, including $12 billion in unfrozen funds and lifted oil sanctions, despite Donald Trump's erratic behavior and attempts to sabotage the deal, highlighting America's weakened global standing and the vulnerability of the agreement.

The Strait of Hormuz Ship Show: Week 16 Update
Despite a US-Iran deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Iran immediately reasserted control through a 'protection racket' of mandatory insurance and permits, creating a chaotic and high-risk environment for global shipping.

Nima R. Alkhorshid: ROUND 2: US & Iran Meet in Switzerland - Israel's Hand Forced in Ceasefire Blow
Iran leveraged the closure of the Strait of Hormuz to force a ceasefire in Lebanon, asserting its strategic power in ongoing quadrilateral talks with the US, Qatar, and Pakistan, despite aggressive US rhetoric and Israeli demands.

Trump Just Surrendered to Iran
The host critically dissects the alleged 'Trump surrender to Iran' deal, revealing significant concessions and contrasting it with the administration's public narrative, alongside other major news stories.

Marco Rubio Was Humiliated on the World Stage (w/ Adam Kinzinger) | Bulwark Podcast
Donald Trump's 'surrender' to Iran, formalized in a 14-point MOU signed in Versailles, is framed as a catastrophic foreign policy failure that empowers Iran, alienates allies, and exposes the former president's weakness.

Trump GOES OFF On Liberal Media Declaring He FOLDED To Iran With Peace Deal At G7 Summit!
This episode dissects the political and economic motivations behind Trump's Iran memorandum of understanding, arguing it's a strategic move to address domestic pressures, not a capitulation, despite widespread media and political misinterpretations.

Alex Krainer: Trump SCOLDS Netanyahu as Iran Oil Sanctions LIFTED
The US-Iran 14-point Memorandum of Understanding, lifting oil sanctions and unfreezing assets, signals a significant strategic defeat for the US and Israel, driven by Iran's military dominance and potentially leading to a re-evaluation of alliances by Trump.

Larry Johnson & Mohammad Marandi: The White House has released the full text of the 14-point MoU
A newly released 14-point Memorandum of Understanding between the US and Iran signals a major geopolitical shift, granting Iran significant leverage in the Middle East and forcing the US to address a looming energy crisis.

LIVE: TRUMP G7 NIGHTMARE!!! 6/16/2026
The host dissects Donald Trump's perceived cognitive and physical decline at the G7, the controversial leaked Iran MOU, and Trump's 'paint it blue' approach to complex issues, drawing parallels to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool's algae problem.

John Helmer: Russia Just REACTED to Iran-US MoU – Iran Insists on Ending War on All Fronts
John Helmer analyzes the US-Iran Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) through the lens of domestic political factions in Russia, the US, and Israel, revealing how internal power struggles and electoral considerations shape international diplomacy and conflict.

Seyed M. Marandi: Iran Steps In – Israel Refuses to Withdraw as Hezbollah CRUSHES the Buffer Zone
Professor Seyed M. Marandi asserts that Iran has achieved a strategic victory against the US and Israel through recent conflicts and negotiations, forcing concessions and reshaping regional power dynamics.

UPDATE: Trump’s Iran Peace Deal, Israel’s Move to Sabotage It and What to Expect Next
An expert analyst breaks down the specifics of the Trump administration's Iran peace deal, detailing its components, the motivations behind it, and Israel's perceived efforts to derail it, while critiquing US foreign policy in the Middle East.

Mark Sleboda: Trump & Iran’s Final Move – Deal Within REACH?
Mark Sleboda dissects the geopolitical 'noise' surrounding a potential US-Iran deal, arguing that Iran holds escalatory dominance and that US diplomatic incompetence, coupled with Israeli influence, makes any lasting agreement highly improbable.

Larry Johnson & Col. Wilkerson: Iran Just Fired at U.S.-Guided Ships: Trump REVEALS Final Decision
Experts Larry Johnson and Colonel Wilkerson dissect a rumored 14-point US-Iran peace deal, expressing deep skepticism about its viability due to Israeli pressure, US domestic politics, and the economic imperative to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.

Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran LAUNCHES Immediate Retaliation: Explosions Rock Bahrain After US Strikes
An analyst details a rapid escalation of US-Iran conflict, alleging a 'fake' US pretext for strikes on Iran, which led to immediate Iranian missile and drone retaliation against US bases across the Gulf, fundamentally shifting regional power dynamics and unifying the 'axis of resistance'.

Trita Parsi Breaks Down The Iran - Israel Strikes
Expert Trita Parsi dissects the recent Iran-Israel strikes, revealing Iran's strategic shift to extended deterrence in Lebanon and the complex US-Israel-Iran dynamics hindering a regional peace deal.

BREAKING: IRGC Attack U.S. Bases - Israel Targeted From North & South - Clashes Resume
The IRGC escalated attacks on US bases and Israel, revealing its desperation through failed military actions and a new revenue stream: international heroin trafficking, while demanding $24 billion from the US for any deal.

The Global Shipping Crisis: 14 Weeks of the Persian Gulf Blockade
The ongoing 14-week blockade in the Persian Gulf has severely disrupted global shipping, causing massive spikes in freight rates, collapsing Iranian oil exports, and creating a precarious global energy supply chain.

Nima R. Alkhorshid: Iran’s Response to Beirut Bombing - War Now Heading to the Mediterranean
An analyst argues that Israel's attack on Beirut's Dahiyeh district signals desperation, while Iran and its 'Axis of Resistance' allies have achieved a strategic victory over the US and Israel, forcing a shift in regional power dynamics and exposing economic vulnerabilities.

The DIRTY SECRETS Behind Jared & Ivanka’s ILLEGAL Private Albanian Island! w/ Bek Lover
Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump are accused of orchestrating a corrupt 'pay-to-play' land deal in Albania for a luxury resort, allegedly involving the repeal of US sanctions, the destruction of protected ecosystems, and the exploitation of local resources, sparking mass protests.

Seyed M. Marandi: Rockets from Lebanon Strike Deep in Israel – Decisive Iran-US Clash Imminent
Iran's strategic patience and willingness to escalate military and economic pressure, including closing critical choke points like the Strait of Hormuz, forced the US to intervene and prevent an Israeli attack on Beirut, signaling a new phase of regional deterrence.

Seyed M. Marandi: Iran DROPPED THE HAMMER in Strait of Hormuz – Trump's ‘No Tolls’ Plan Backfires
Professor Seyed M. Marandi asserts that Iran has cemented its control over the Strait of Hormuz and is prepared for continued conflict, dismissing US negotiation tactics as deceitful and driven by a 'dying empire's' arrogance.