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Sanctions

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'TAKE IT': Trump's UNHINGED Cuba Plot As GRID COLLAPSES
US-Cuba relationsEconomic blockadeForeign policy
Mar 18, 2026

'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.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
Liberals LOSE IT Over Cubans Celebrating As Trump MAKES SHOCK Announcement After NATIONWIDE BLACKOUT
US Foreign PolicyCubaSanctions
Mar 17, 2026

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.

Black Conservative Perspective
Black Conservative Perspective
BREAKING: Israeli Drones HIT Tehran Again; Iran Threatens Hormuz; Hezbollah Route CUT | TBN Israel
GeopoliticsMiddle East ConflictIran-Israel Conflict
Mar 13, 2026

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.

TBN Israel Podcast
TBN Israel Podcast
LIVE: MeidasTouch RESPONDS to MAJOR BREAKING NEWS - 3/9/26
US Foreign PolicyIran WarMarket Manipulation
Mar 10, 2026

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.

Legal AF Podcast
Legal AF Podcast
INSIDER Reveals Iran’s Breaking Point
IranUS Foreign PolicyPress Freedom
Mar 8, 2026

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.

The Intersection with Michael Popok
The Intersection with Michael Popok
What's Going on With Shipping Stocks with J. Mintzmyer of Value Investor's Edge
Shipping StocksTanker MarketContainer Shipping
Mar 6, 2026

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.

What's Going on With Shipping
What's Going on With Shipping
Richard Wolff & Michael Hudson: Oil Prices SKYROCKET w/ Persian Gulf Blockade –Who Gets Hit Hardest?
GeopoliticsOil TradeDollar Hegemony
Mar 5, 2026

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.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Cuba Kills 4 Exiles Trying to "Infiltrate" Island by Boat as U.S. “Medieval Siege” of Cuba Continues
CubaUS foreign policyeconomic embargo
Feb 26, 2026

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.

Democracy Now
Democracy Now
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 26, 2026
US-Iran relationsNuclear negotiationsSanctions
Feb 26, 2026

Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 26, 2026

This episode covers a rapid-fire series of global and domestic headlines, from escalating US-Iran tensions and the Cuban humanitarian crisis to Israeli actions in Gaza, the Epstein scandal's fallout, and controversial Trump administration policies.

Democracy Now
Democracy Now
Patrick Henningsen: This Won’t Be Limited: The All-Out US-Iran War is Here, Countdown to Catastrophe
US-Iran relationsGeopoliticsMiddle East conflict
Feb 21, 2026

Patrick Henningsen: This Won’t Be Limited: The All-Out US-Iran War is Here, Countdown to Catastrophe

A recent visitor to Iran asserts that the country is fully prepared for an all-out war with the US and Israel, dismissing any notion of a 'limited' conflict or successful regime change, and highlighting the West's pervasive war propaganda.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
"Extremely Dangerous Situation": Trita Parsi Warns U.S. & Iran Have Incentives to Escalate Conflict
US-Iran relationsGeopolitical conflictMiddle East security
Feb 18, 2026

"Extremely Dangerous Situation": Trita Parsi Warns U.S. & Iran Have Incentives to Escalate Conflict

Expert Trita Parsi warns of an 'extremely dangerous situation' where both the US and Iran are incentivized to escalate conflict, driven by contradictory calculations and a shifting regional dynamic where Iran serves as a de facto buffer against an unrestrained Israel.

Democracy Now
Democracy Now
BREAKING: Trump Gives LAST CHANCE To Iran; IDF ELIMINATES Veteran Hamas Terrorist | TBN Israel
US-Iran relationsIsrael-Iran conflictMiddle East diplomacy
Feb 12, 2026

BREAKING: Trump Gives LAST CHANCE To Iran; IDF ELIMINATES Veteran Hamas Terrorist | TBN Israel

The US and Israel are intensifying pressure on Iran through diplomatic ultimatums backed by military deployments, while simultaneously disrupting Hezbollah's financial networks and eliminating key Hamas figures amidst internal economic distress in Gaza.

TBN Israel Podcast
TBN Israel Podcast
Rubio Cuba REGIME CHANGE In Play As Island STARVES
US-Cuba RelationsForeign PolicySanctions
Feb 11, 2026

Rubio Cuba REGIME CHANGE In Play As Island STARVES

Conflicting reports on US-Cuba negotiations reveal a complex political game, with Marco Rubio allegedly manipulating Trump towards regime change while Cuba faces a severe humanitarian crisis exacerbated by US sanctions.

Breaking Points
Breaking Points
“Burn it Down!” - Mossad in Iran, Trump Regime Change, Clinton Bribe & Nuke Deal | Trita Parsi • 382
IranUS-Iran RelationsNuclear Deal (JCPOA)
Feb 10, 2026

“Burn it Down!” - Mossad in Iran, Trump Regime Change, Clinton Bribe & Nuke Deal | Trita Parsi • 382

Trita Parsi, a leading expert on Iran, dissects the complex history of US-Iran relations, the intricacies of the nuclear deal, and the internal and external forces shaping Iran's political landscape, including the surprising depth of Israeli intelligence penetration.

Julian Dorey Podcast
Julian Dorey Podcast
Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 10, 2026
US Foreign PolicyMilitary ActionsSanctions
Feb 10, 2026

Top U.S. & World Headlines — February 10, 2026

This episode details global and domestic headlines, including US military actions, the Cuban fuel crisis, escalating Israeli-Palestinian conflict, developments in the Epstein case, US immigration policies, climate deregulation, and ongoing labor strikes.

Democracy Now
Democracy Now
John Helmer: Shadow Fleet Showdown: U.S. Seizes Russian Tankers as Global Power Deals Unravel
GeopoliticsInternational RelationsEconomic Warfare
Feb 10, 2026

John Helmer: Shadow Fleet Showdown: U.S. Seizes Russian Tankers as Global Power Deals Unravel

A deep dive into the US's aggressive maritime interdiction strategy against Russian oil tankers, the internal Kremlin power struggle over how to respond, and the potential for global naval escalation.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
🚨 BREAKING: Khamenei In Chaos - Infighting ERUPTS Inside IRGC - Trump Confirms U.S. Is Ready
IranIRGCUS Foreign Policy
Feb 9, 2026

🚨 BREAKING: Khamenei In Chaos - Infighting ERUPTS Inside IRGC - Trump Confirms U.S. Is Ready

Amidst escalating internal strife within Iran's IRGC and a nationwide security lockdown, the US has sent a direct message threatening military action if its four core demands are not met, while Russia evacuates personnel from a critical Iranian nuclear facility.

Off The Record Podcast
Off The Record Podcast
🚨 BREAKING: Explosion At Tehran Military Base - Iran Under Lockdown
IranGeopoliticsUS Foreign Policy
Feb 6, 2026

🚨 BREAKING: Explosion At Tehran Military Base - Iran Under Lockdown

Iran faces internal chaos and escalating international pressure following explosions at a Tehran military base, new US sanctions, and explicit Israeli military preparations, signaling a potential shift towards direct conflict.

Off The Record Podcast
Off The Record Podcast
Larry C. Johnson & Col. Larry Wilkerson: The New Axis? Russia, Iran War Shield & China’s WARNING
US-Iran relationsGeopoliticsMilitary strategy
Feb 6, 2026

Larry C. Johnson & Col. Larry Wilkerson: The New Axis? Russia, Iran War Shield & China’s WARNING

The US's attempts to coerce Iran through military posturing and economic warfare are failing, as Iran, backed by a coordinating Russia and China, exposes the declining efficacy of US power and accelerates a new global financial order.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Patrick Henningsen: Is a US-Iran War Really Inevitable? Iran Could Devastate the Attacks!
US-Iran relationsIsrael-Iran conflictGeopolitics of West Asia
Feb 3, 2026

Patrick Henningsen: Is a US-Iran War Really Inevitable? Iran Could Devastate the Attacks!

Patrick Henningsen argues that a US-Israel war with Iran is a coordinated, high-risk endeavor driven by Israeli interests, with Iran possessing significant deterrence capabilities and growing alliances with Russia and China.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Mohammad Marandi & Larry C. Johnson: If War Starts… Iran’s Retaliation Could Be DEVASTATING
GeopoliticsIranUnited States
Feb 2, 2026

Mohammad Marandi & Larry C. Johnson: If War Starts… Iran’s Retaliation Could Be DEVASTATING

A US attack on Iran is unlikely due to Iran's overwhelming military deterrence, regional alliances, and the devastating global economic consequences, despite persistent efforts to provoke conflict.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Col. Jacques Baud: Why the EU Is Failing on Every Front
EU foreign policyRule of lawGeopolitics
Feb 2, 2026

Col. Jacques Baud: Why the EU Is Failing on Every Front

Colonel Jacques Baud, a UN expert, details how the EU's foreign policy is a 'mess' lacking strategy and operating outside the rule of law, exemplified by his own punitive sanctions.

Interviews 02
Interviews 02
Trump’s Alex Pretti Problem Just Got Worse. New Video Sparks Pre-Meditated Murder Concerns
ICEgovernment accountabilitypolitical violence
Jan 29, 2026

Trump’s Alex Pretti Problem Just Got Worse. New Video Sparks Pre-Meditated Murder Concerns

A newly verified video of Alex Pretti's prior altercation with ICE, an unprecedented FBI raid on Georgia's election center, and a controversial Venezuelan oil deal reveal escalating political tensions and potential abuses of power.

The Philip DeFranco Show
The Philip DeFranco Show
“Iran’s HOLOCAUST” Death Toll Uncovered - How Long Until Trump Declares War?
Iran protestsHuman rights abusesMass killings
Jan 29, 2026

“Iran’s HOLOCAUST” Death Toll Uncovered - How Long Until Trump Declares War?

A heated debate erupts over the alleged 'Holocaust' death toll in Iran's crackdown, with experts clashing on casualty figures, the regime's stability, and the potential for US military intervention under a 'locked and loaded' Trump.

Piers Morgan Uncensored
Piers Morgan Uncensored
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