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

BREAKING: Hormuz SHUT Again; IRGC Fires On Tankers; U.S. Preps Response | TBN Israel
Iran's Revolutionary Guards re-closed the Strait of Hormuz, firing on tankers, prompting a US 'economic fury' campaign and military buildup amidst internal Iranian power struggles and escalating tensions in Lebanon.

Trump Is Getting a TERRIBLE Deal (w/ Ben Rhodes) | The Bulwark Podcast
Ben Rhodes, former Deputy National Security Advisor, dissects the catastrophic consequences of Trump's Iran policy, arguing his 'deal' is a costly re-negotiation of a superior agreement that strengthened Iran and alienated US allies.

🚨 BREAKING: IRGC Economic Collapse In Iran - Ceasefire In Lebanon - Hezbollah Reject It
A US-brokered ceasefire in Lebanon is framed as a strategic maneuver to isolate Hezbollah, while a global blockade and financial warfare are driving the IRGC towards economic collapse and internal division, forcing a nuclear surrender.

Alex Krainer: China DESTROYS Trump’s Blockade – Iran Now RULES Hormuz Strait
The US's aggressive stance and sanctions against Iran are backfiring, strengthening Iran's regional control and accelerating global de-dollarization, while China and other nations pivot to alternative trade systems.

Iran’s Endgame | Mohammad Ali Shabani | TMR
Mohammad Ali Shabani details how Iran's strategic ambiguity and diverse leverage points render US blockades ineffective, forcing a re-evaluation of regional power dynamics and US foreign policy.

🚨 LIVE: War In Iran ESCALATES - Iranians Assassinate IRGC Leaders - US Ground Troops Drill
The host details an escalating, multi-front conflict in Iran, involving internal resistance assassinating IRGC leaders, ongoing US-Iran nuclear negotiations under military pressure, and sustained Israeli operations against Hezbollah proxies.

John Helmer: Blood, Money, and the TRUMP DYNASTY - Iran Shows How to FIGHT
John Helmer unpacks the US blockade on Iran, revealing how Trump's domestic political ambitions and a deepening religious-political divide are shaping US foreign policy, while China and Iran defy American unilateralism.

BREAKING: U.S.-Iran Talks COLLAPSE; Hormuz Standoff Deepens; Hezbollah Fire | TBN Israel
US-Iran negotiations in Islamabad collapsed over the nuclear issue and control of the Strait of Hormuz, leading to heightened tensions and a potential US naval blockade strategy.

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.