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Best Podcast Episodes on US-Iran Tensions
Updated: Apr 08, 2026 – 82 episodes
The United States has increased military actions in response to President Trump's ultimatum to Iran, escalating tensions between the two nations. This development is significant for the tech industry as it could impact global supply chains and cybersecurity threats.
Three very different takes here — start with The MeidasTouch Podcast for a bearish view on how US-Iran tensions could disrupt global oil supply and drive prices sky-high. The Adam Mockler Show challenges Trump's claims about Iran's military capabilities, offering a critical perspective on the US military's actions. For a mixed take, Bannon's War Room discusses the lack of clear strategy in the US's military presence in the Middle East, contrasting it with past actions that had clearer objectives. Each podcast offers unique insights into the geopolitical and economic implications of the US-Iran tensions.
Ridealong has curated the best podcasts and clips about US military moves heighten tensions amid Trump's Iran ultimatum. Listen now.
Podcast Episodes Covering This Story
“Donald Trump's unlawful war, an unmitigated catastrophe. As I reported earlier this morning, last night, the Houthis of Yemen, the Iran-backed group that controls major parts of Yemen, they have officially entered the war... We already know the Strait of Hormuz is now under the iron fist control of Iran... Marco Rubio told the other G7 nations, we're all likely going to just have to live with the fact that after this war ends Iran will now fully control the Strait of Hormuz.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a catastrophic and disastrous move that empowers Iran and Russia while weakening the U.S.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Crashes Out on Saturday as War Takes Ugly Turn·Mar 28, 2026
“Folks, this is what utter weakness looks like. This is what utter desperation looks like. Let me show you what Donald Trump posted. He goes, the United States of America has beaten and completely decimated Iran, both militarily and economically and in every other way. But the countries of the world that receive oil through the Hormuz Strait must take care of the passage and we will help a lot.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a desperate and weak move, revealing his failure to secure international support and mismanagement of Middle Eastern alliances.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Finally Cracks as Allies Refuse To Help in War!!!·Mar 15, 2026
“Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Aragchi posting to X, quote, The Iran-U.S. ceasefire terms are clear and explicit. The U.S. must choose ceasefire or continued war via Israel. It cannot have both. The ball is in the U.S. court, and the world is watching whether it will act on its commitments. Pakistan, which helped broker the ceasefire, also says Lebanon was to be a part of the deal, and said so from the first moment its prime minister announced the deal quite publicly Tuesday evening.”
Ridealong summary
The ceasefire's collapse is rooted in a misunderstanding about Lebanon's inclusion, with Iran and Pakistan asserting it was part of the deal, while the U.S. and Israel deny it.
The Megyn Kelly Show·Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon Questions, "Terrifying" New AI, Missing Mom in Bahamas: AM Update 4/9·Apr 09, 2026
“The market was crashing. The futures were down. And so between all of these combination of things, Trump felt the need to come out and say, ah, well, let's give it a few days. Let's hold back. Well, let's look at the timing of it. The timing of it was very important. 7 a.m. Eastern time on a Monday morning, which means what? The S&P futures are rocketing. Oil was down some 10 percenter.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's actions are escalating tensions with Iran, risking a wider conflict and economic instability.
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar·3/23/26: Iran Rejects Trump Ceasefire Claim, Lindsey Graham Demands Boots On Ground, Massive Damage In Israel·Mar 23, 2026
“The so-called ceasefire that Donald Trump was bragging about that accepted all of Iran's 10 demands as expected is falling apart right away. It's blowing up in Donald Trump's face and in the world's face frankly. Now, Iran has shut down yet again, the Strait of Hormuz. I mean, It's always been shut down, or I should say under their control where their allies could use it.”
Ridealong summary
The ceasefire agreement brokered by Trump is collapsing, leading to chaos and escalating tensions in the Middle East.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Panics as Ceasefire Instantly Blows Up·Apr 08, 2026
“"If anything has surprised me over the last 24 hours, it's less that President Trump agreed to a ceasefire... But that Iran agreed to a ceasefire and particularly that Iran agreed to a ceasefire after that outrageous message that President Trump put out. If anything, I would have thought the fact of that message would have led the Iranians to say, maybe we'll get to this, but not today."”
Ridealong summary
Trump's approach to Iran is a gamble that could lead to rough negotiations, but Iran's rational acceptance of the ceasefire shows strategic calculation rather than weakness.
The Long Game with Jake Sullivan and Jon Finer·Iran Ceasefire Explained: Winners, Losers, and What Comes Next·Apr 09, 2026
“The president's red lines, namely the end of Iranian enrichment in Iran, have not changed. And the idea that President Trump would ever accept an Iranian wish list as a deal is completely absurd. The president will only make a deal that serves in the best interests of the United States of America. and he is a negotiating team will focus on this effort over the next two weeks.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is portrayed as a strategic move that forced Iran to back down, but skepticism remains about the narrative of a swift military triumph.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Iran gives Final Warning to Trump on Ceasefire Violations·Apr 09, 2026
“After Donald Trump told some of our allies to essentially F off that we don't need their help after we started a war with Iran, he is now circling all the way around and asking our allies for help because Iran is strategically cutting off the United States and Israel from access to the Strait of Hormuz. Now, of course, the Strait of Hormuz is a narrow pathway near Iran, where about 20 to 25 percent of the world's daily oil supply flows through.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a self-defeating move that has backfired, leading to increased oil prices and economic damage to the U.S.
The Adam Mockler Show·They’re abandoning us.·Mar 15, 2026
“The idea that he mentioned the Iranian 10-point plan and said that it was a solid basis, in other words, framework for the beginning of real negotiations, was what allowed the Iranians to claim that Trump had effectively capitulated to their demands. It's important to emphasize that there's been a lot of reporting and claims about what is in this 10-point plan.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's 10-point plan is seen as a capitulation to Iran's demands, despite his public claims of achieving world peace.
Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar·4/8/26: Trump Blinks On Iran Threat, Iran Ready For War To Resume, Hegseth Copes·Apr 08, 2026
“Focus on the Red Sea. Focus on the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait. I know we're talking about the Strait of Hormuz, but I said we're not talking enough about the Red Sea because Iran has yet to activate the Houthis in Yemen to shut down the Red Sea, which is the alternative route where some of this crude is being shifted to. Because if you shut down the Bab al-Mandeb Strait and the Strait of Hormuz, you're going to see oil hit $200 a barrel in no time.”
Ridealong summary
The escalating US-Iran tensions could lead to significant disruptions in global oil supply, potentially driving prices to $200 a barrel.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump WH Crashes Out as Iran Declares Next Steps·Mar 25, 2026
“In the current status quo, Iran has full control over the world's most important energy waterway, but it's not keeping a strait entirely closed. It is allowing its own ships to go through, as well as ships from several countries like China and India, who have to cough up a toll. One estimate from Frontier Investments suggests Iran is making 150 million bucks a month from those tolls, a huge financial lifeline.”
Ridealong summary
The U.S. blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a strategic move to undermine Iran's leverage, but it risks escalating tensions and disrupting global oil markets.
Morning Brew Daily·US Plans Hormuz Blockade & Wall Street Bigwigs Nervous About Mythos·Apr 13, 2026
“Donald Trump is, in essence, threatening a World War III, if you will, if you don't believe we're in one already. I mean, there was clearly a war involving the entire world. I don't want to get hyperbolic here, right? But there was a war involving pretty much all countries in the world. And now Donald Trump is saying the United States is going to impose a full naval blockade of the Persian Gulf.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is seen as a reckless move that could escalate into a global conflict, with other countries mocking the decision and questioning its feasibility.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Has Psychotic Meltdown as Iran Refuses Demands·Apr 12, 2026
“Donald Trump is out there lying. He told the Wall Street Journal on Sunday that he's heard from all of these nations and they're forming a coalition with him to head into the Strait of Hormuz in order to secure it for all of the cargo ships and fueling ships to leave and to normalize trade again. That is not happening. To the contrary, you're having nation after nation, call out Donald Trump and rebuke him.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's claims of international support for a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz are false, as key allies publicly refuse to participate.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·All Hell Breaks Loose as Trump gets Ghosted In War!!·Mar 16, 2026
“And the Strait of Hormuz is not open in the way that it was supposed to be according to the ceasefire. It's supposed to be free and available to anybody. It looks like they're charging tolls in the millions of dollars for ships to go through the Strait of Hormuz, which is still a significant impairment to oil prices, if that continues. But things have stabilized. And it seems like it's in everyone's interest for things to stabilize.”
Ridealong summary
The Trump administration's actions have led to an unstable situation where Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz poses a significant threat to global stability.
“Wow, this is kind of strange to see Donald Trump weaning the EU off the teat of the United States of America, you know? Isn't it, though? I mean, of all the things we've waited forever for, you know, we waited for Iran to fall and the mullahs to be taken out of power. It's still in the process of that. We waited for Cuba. We're still waiting for Cuba, the communist to fall. We've waited for so many things.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a strategic move to push EU and NATO countries to become self-reliant and stop depending on the U.S. for oil and military support.
The Rob Carson Show·Good Friday, Great Wins·Apr 03, 2026
“"Donald Trump said that Iran has no defense systems left, that they have been completely obliterated. And as I've been pointing out during my CNN debates... that is a lie. If they've lost all of their capabilities, the Strait of Hormuz would be open, but it's not... they have another navy called the IRGC Navy that is waging asymmetric warfare by closing the Strait of Hormuz."”
Ridealong summary
The US military's actions against Iran are based on a misunderstanding of Iran's military capabilities, which remain significant despite Trump's claims.
The Adam Mockler Show·Trump Calls EMERGENCY MEETING after Iran BACKFIRE·Apr 03, 2026
“There is death and destruction happening across the Middle East because of Donald Trump's war, and he only wants to escalate it further and take out civilian infrastructure... The United States conducted 50 different strikes on Iran's Karg Island in a massive escalation in this war. They are beginning the strikes on infrastructure that will affect the entire world, but will affect Iran a lot. The Iranian civilians a lot.”
Ridealong summary
Donald Trump's military actions in the Middle East are reckless and have escalated tensions to a dangerous level, putting global markets and civilian lives at risk.
The Adam Mockler Show·He's doing it...·Apr 07, 2026
“France blocked a United Nations resolution that would call for the invasion of the Strait of Hormuz. Also, French President Emmanuel Macron has denied Donald Trump use of French airspace and of any military base in France, joining Spain and Switzerland and Austria and Italy and many other countries denying Donald Trump access to airspace and military bases as Donald Trump rants and raves like a lunatic.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has backfired, isolating the U.S. and empowering Iran as countries bypass Trump to negotiate directly with Iran.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Furious World Leaders Cut Out Trump from Deals in War!!!·Apr 04, 2026
“Those are remarkable, detailed, and I think absolutely clear messages from the president of the United States. And I got to say, if you're an Iranian mullah, if you're the Ayatollah, you are not happy to read one word of that. Yeah. And the president reiterated some of that as well when he called in to Maria Bartiroma on Fox Sunday on her show, Sunday Futures. And the transparency here, I do think, is one of the things that I just love about this president.”
Ridealong summary
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a decisive and necessary action to hold Iran accountable and prevent extortion.
Verdict with Ted Cruz·No Deal: Trump Moves to Blockade the Strait of Hormuz as Iran Defies Nuclear Demands plus Swalwell Bombshell·Apr 13, 2026
“Iran consistently has been rejecting Donald Trump, Steve Witkoff, Jared Kushner, and other in the Trump regime's efforts to try to negotiate a ceasefire. Iran has made it clear we want long-term security guarantees... Iran has said that is its non-negotiables. Don't negotiate with us unless you agree to those threshold matters.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's actions in Iran are reckless and have led to a catastrophic situation with no clear resolution in sight.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Panics as War Ultimatum Rejected!!!·Apr 06, 2026
“"Iran continues to put the screws in him as they push forward with their 10-point negotiating framework and hold Donald Trump to it by closing the Strait of Hormuz... And the market is recognizing that not only was this a taco, a Trump always chickens out, but a total capitulation, a total surrender by Donald Trump and the United States to Iran's 10-point framework."”
Ridealong summary
Trump's Iran ceasefire is a total capitulation, with Iran using the Strait of Hormuz as leverage to enforce their demands while Trump distracts with irrelevant domestic issues.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Panics as Iran Traps Him·Apr 09, 2026
“First of all, you show goodwill that if the strait were to reopen and Iran were to negotiate an end to its nuclear program, that that would be the end of the war, which is what Trump has said literally from the beginning. This is why it's hilarious. All these people saying, well, his goal is regime change. He never said it was regime change.”
Ridealong summary
The Trump administration's actions are strategically aimed at ending the conflict with Iran by negotiating an end to its nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz, rather than pursuing regime change.
The Ben Shapiro Show·Ep. 2403 - Yes, We’re STILL Winning: Trump’s Iran Plan, And What Comes Next·Apr 10, 2026
“The article goes on to say, if there's no response or if it's a negative response I think it will be very bad for the future of NATO. Things are looking very bad for the future of NATO. That what Donald Trump is saying right now. Meanwhile, Greece is saying that Greece has no plan to engage in operations at the Hormuz Strait. The German defense minister is saying Germany will not participate with its military in securing the Strait of Hormuz.”
Ridealong summary
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Trump is a unilateral move that undermines NATO and highlights the US's unreliability as a partner.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Panics as Hormuz Plan Rejected·Mar 16, 2026
“America's Gulf allies now face a far more unstable and tense environment than they did before the war. Their business models require peace, stability and economic integration. Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman had mended ties with Iran in 2023 because he wanted to calm geopolitical waters to pursue his ambitious program of modernization. Today all that progress is in jeopardy as oil exports are crippled and the region has gone from having a path to be an oasis of stability rather than a cauldron of conflict.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's actions have destabilized the region, leading to a more militant Iranian leadership and jeopardizing regional stability and economic integration.
Bannon`s War Room·Episode 5276: Trump Threatens Mass Annihilation In Iran; Miraculous Rescue Mission For US Soldiers·Apr 06, 2026
“Iran does not perceive these talks as negotiations to end hostilities per se. Instead, they are seen as a vehicle to consolidate and formalize a new strategic reality grounded in what Tehran considers to be its achievements during the conflict. Iran smells blood. Iran sees what's happening and views this as an opportunity based on this dynamic.”
Ridealong summary
The collapse of Trump's Iran ceasefire is exacerbated by the lack of international support and the U.S.'s isolation in negotiations, making the situation more precarious.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Panics as Iran Demands His Surrender in Islamabad!!·Apr 11, 2026
“Donald Trump is a demented maniac. He's a crazy human being... Donald Trump has set the Middle East back 20, 30 years. That's coming from the CEO of Qatar Energy. They all thought they were buying protection from Donald Trump, pay-for-play schemes... this is going to have a longstanding effect. In addition to the price of oil, which continues to surge right now, and the markets that continue to crash and Bitcoin is crashing.”
Ridealong summary
Donald Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is reckless and has set the Middle East back decades, damaging international relations and economic stability.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Furious World Leaders Freeze Out Trump as War Collapses·Mar 22, 2026
“Iran doesn't trust the United States. And that's clear, right? The Trump pulled out of the JCPOA when Iran was complying with it back in 2018... Iran now thinks it has a lot of leverage... they can fire missiles everywhere, cause regional chaos and truly global economic damage and that gives them a lot of leverage... Iran knows that if they reach just a temporary ceasefire there a good chance the US and Israel are bombing them again in six months, 12 months, 18 months, right?”
Ridealong summary
Trump's actions have eroded trust with Iran, making a long-term resolution unlikely and increasing the risk of further conflict.
Pod Save the World·Trump Goes from Obliteration to Negotiation on Iran·Mar 25, 2026
“"Donald Trump makes the social media post and he's like, I had nothing to do with it. It was just Netanyahu. Please stop striking Qatar. Please stop doing that. But if you continue to strike Qatar, we're going to unleash hell and fury on you... And, you know, this thing is spiraling out of control."”
Ridealong summary
Trump's erratic actions and insensitive remarks are exacerbating tensions with Iran, undermining international alliances and destabilizing the region.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 3/20/26·Mar 20, 2026
“You have Donald Trump saying the deadline that he set will end notably right before the markets open on Monday, where he says he's going to blow Iran up to the Stone Ages. You have Iran saying, well, we're not going to wait for that. if it seems that that's what you're going to go, we're going to preemptively attack other areas in the Middle East. Things are escalating very, very, very quickly right now.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's aggressive stance towards Iran risks triggering a catastrophic scorched earth conflict in the Middle East.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Kicks Out Press as War Utterly Backfires!!·Apr 05, 2026
“"Iran's in a better position than they were before because they have more leverage over the U.S. than the rest of the world now. Do you agree, Tom? No. Tell me why. Now, I think Iran agreeing to a ceasefire, I don't know if you see how you say they win because basically we're about to escalate from military targets..."”
Ridealong summary
Iran has gained more leverage over the U.S. despite the ceasefire, but the situation remains precarious with potential for further escalation.
“"As more information about the achievement of the ceasefire became known, it reflected poorly on Trump. Humza Jelani, Abigail House Loner, and Dmitri Sevastopoulos of the Financial Times reported yesterday that while Trump claimed Iran was begging for a deal to end hostilities, it was actually the Trump administration that was pushing Pakistan to broker a deal with Iran."”
Ridealong summary
The ceasefire agreement reflects poorly on Trump as it was actually his administration pushing for a deal, contrary to his claims of Iranian desperation.
Letters from an American·Falling Apart·Apr 10, 2026
“I want to point out, mainstream media and the Trump administration, they are lying about this ceasefire holding. First Squawk reports, just after the announcement of the ceasefire, sirens sounded across northern Israel. Hezbollah launched rockets over the border. Things are continuing to escalate. When Iran has perpetual control of the Strait of Hormuz and can continue to exert leverage over countries in the area, that is when you know the war has not been won, the war is not over, and people are not happy whatsoever.”
Ridealong summary
The Trump administration's claims of a successful Iran ceasefire are misleading, as the situation continues to escalate with ongoing conflicts and strategic failures.
The Adam Mockler Show·He’s totally lost control..·Apr 09, 2026
“In Bahrain, they've confirmed earlier major damage to their aluminum facility after Iranian strikes. Aluminum Bahrain, one of the world's largest aluminum producers, said its facilities were damaged in an Iranian attack... And that's why this supply shock that's taking place involves all of these critical resources as well. And again, we've been very much focused on the Persian Gulf right now with the Strait of Hormuz, but we haven't been talking enough about the Strait in the Red Sea now that the Houthis have gotten involved in the war joining Iran.”
Ridealong summary
The escalating military tensions between the US and Iran are leading to significant disruptions in global supply chains, particularly in critical resources like aluminum and oil, which could have severe economic repercussions.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Panics as Iran Destroys US Air Fleet!!!·Mar 29, 2026
“Iran is publicly mocking him for saying he's putting on a blockade over the entire Persian Gulf... It's the reason why you can't do a deal with Donald Trump and his regime. It's the reason why negotiations failed in Islamabad. And now you're saying you're going to impose a blockade... The Iranian social media accounts are posting things like this in response to US CENTCOM's threats about imposing a blockade today.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is ineffective and showcases his weakness, as Iran openly mocks the U.S. for its inability to execute the blockade properly.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Panics as Iran Responds to Blockade!!!·Apr 13, 2026
“Iran still controls the Strait of Hormuz. They've now created basically a toll system where they're making money controlling the Strait of Hormuz. There is still an escalating war taking place right there. LNG, liquefied natural gas, is running in very short supply. Qatar Energy just declared a force majeure, as have a lot of the main companies in these Arab nations. There is a lack of supply of fertilizer that's now being exported.”
Ridealong summary
The US military's actions in the Middle East, driven by Trump's policies, are destabilizing the region and manipulating markets, which will ultimately backfire.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Goes Mute as Iran Rejects Deal·Mar 25, 2026
“Donald Trump is panicking as his disastrous and unlawful war in Iran continues to escalate. Donald Trump is now preparing to deploy elements of the 82nd Airborne Division into the Middle East. Now, this follows Donald Trump deploying the USS Boxer Amphibious Ready Group and 2,500 Marines from the 11th Marine Expeditionary Unit as well. So we have the USS Boxer, the USS Portland, the USS Comstock departing San Diego in the past 48 hours.”
Ridealong summary
The US military's actions in Iran are escalating tensions dangerously and are part of Trump's unlawful war strategy.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Panics as Ground Invasion Imminent in War!!!·Mar 21, 2026
“"What an absolute disaster. He has no off-ramp. He is panicked. He threatened to destroy their entire civilization. Then we went into negotiations. Our vice president flew to Pakistan for negotiations. Now we're striking them again? What about the four to six week timeline? Details include, one, Trump could also resume a full-fledged bombing campaign, though officials said that was less likely."”
Ridealong summary
Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a panicked move that exacerbates instability and fails to secure any real victory.
The Adam Mockler Show·What a disaster…·Apr 12, 2026
“This war there so many things that are made up that seem on the fly by the seat of the president pants that it hard to get a sense of what the purpose is what the end goal looks like there been no communication that consistent that explains the theory of the case I mean, over the weekend. And 2,200 Marines from Japan. Why send 2,200 Marines from California? That's a very good question.”
Ridealong summary
The US-Iran tensions are marked by inconsistent communication and unclear objectives, contrasting with past US military actions which had clear messaging and coalition support.
Bannon`s War Room·Episode 5241: In Some Form This War Will Continue In Iran·Mar 24, 2026
“U.S. interceptor stockpiles depleted by this war could take three to eight years to replenish, right? So if you're Iran, why would you, you know, why would you agree to, that's why it's just, I'm trying to study what's actually happening versus what's being said. And that's what we're going to continue to report here.”
Ridealong summary
The U.S. military's depleted interceptor stockpiles make any ceasefire with Iran unlikely, as Iran sees no incentive to negotiate under current conditions.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Thursday Afternoon Breaking News Updates with Ben - 3/26/26·Mar 26, 2026
“So all these oil executives are like, Donald, We can't pay Iran $2.5 million per tanker to use the Strait of Hormuz. We're going to lose money. Makes the use of the Strait of Hormuz all but impossible. If we have to pay that money, it passes on to the consumer. So the price of oil surges. What the hell kind of deal did you make, Donald?”
Ridealong summary
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a disastrous move by Trump, leading to financial losses for oil companies and increased oil prices for consumers.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Panics as Ceasefire Plan Backfires!!!·Apr 09, 2026
“Iran is striking fear into the hearts of oil traders and others with, you know, $500 and $5,000 drones. So you do the math. A billion-dollar bunker buster gets dropped to the Strait of Hormuz, and the retaliation is a relatively cheap series of drones hitting sites within the Arab world that are allies of the United States. They are controlling the straits of our moves.”
Ridealong summary
Iran's strategic use of low-cost drones makes it difficult for Trump and allies to effectively blockade the Strait of Hormuz, highlighting a mismatch in military strategies.
Legal AF by MeidasTouch·Legal AF - 3/21/2026·Mar 22, 2026
“Not a single troop should be put into harm way in the context of Donald Trump failed effort to try to bomb Iran out of existence without any clear strategy to improve the quality of life of the American people. The United States has now sent Iran a 15 plan to end the war in the Middle East As fighting rattles the region and economic fallout escalates.”
Ridealong summary
The U.S. military's increased presence in the Middle East is a strategic move amid Trump's negotiations with Iran, but it lacks a clear strategy for improving American lives.
Bannon`s War Room·Episode 5244: More US Troops Head To The Middle East; Protected Transport Through The Straits·Mar 25, 2026
“Day by day, the Iranian regime is being crippled, and their ability to threaten the United States and our allies is being significantly weakened. Their ambitions of building a nuclear weapon have also been crushed... Total annihilation is not an option. No one peoples or country will disappear from existence by the wish or whim of any political actor. We will live next to each other.”
Ridealong summary
The US military's actions are crippling Iran's capabilities, but total annihilation is not an option and coexistence is necessary.
Bannon`s War Room·Episode 5246: Live Pre-Game From CPAC·Mar 25, 2026
“Global oil markets are currently in turmoil after the Iranian parliament speaker threatened Donald Trump, the American people, and our entire alliance, accusing Trump of secretly trying to wage a war by moving troops to the Middle East... It may be getting pummeled on the battlefield, but the regime is winning the energy war and waging asymmetric warfare against the United States, therefore choking global oil markets.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's actions in the Middle East are escalating tensions and destabilizing global oil markets, with unpredictable consequences.
The Adam Mockler Show·Trump screwed everyone over by DOING THIS·Mar 30, 2026
“Threats from Iran have bottled up oil in the Persian Gulf, and suppliers are shutting down operations because their storage facilities are full. The average price of gasoline in the U.S. has jumped nearly 60 cents a gallon since Trump launched attacks against Iran. As Morgan Phillips of Fox News notes, naval mines are cheap, as little as a few thousand dollars, and can incapacitate or sink a $2 billion U.S. destroyer.”
Ridealong summary
The escalating conflict with Iran is causing significant disruptions in global oil supply and could have severe economic repercussions, with the potential for long-term instability in the region.
Letters from an American·Who Can Take the Pain the Longest?·Mar 13, 2026
“Right now, the markets are reacting horribly to Donald Trump's abhorrent and unlawful war against Iran. Investors are now betting that the overall U.S. inflation in the next 12 months will surge above 5%. We're now talking about likely interest rate hikes versus lowering interest rates as a result of this disastrous war and the inflation that it's going to cause.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's actions are destabilizing global markets and could lead to disastrous economic consequences, including soaring oil prices and inflation.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Governor Cooper Discusses Iran War and NC Senate Race·Mar 20, 2026
“Earlier today, Donald Trump said that he has made significant progress in ending his disastrous and unlawful war in Iran after he made a 48-hour ultimatum demand to Iran... And then Iranian official after Iranian official denied that any of these communications had taken place either directly or indirectly. So then the Trump regime said, well, actually, the conversations are happening with a guy named M.B. Galabaf... And he responded and said, nope, these conversations are not happening at all.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a reckless manipulation of markets and a dangerous escalation based on false claims of negotiation progress.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Loses it as Iran Ghosts him on Fake Deal·Mar 24, 2026
“The Strait of Hormuz is closed because Donald Trump launched the war. And for him to turn on allies like this this quickly is both completely insane, but also very much a situation where the chickens are coming home to roost. So first of all, the idea that these countries should get involved and literally get in harm's way to support a war of choice an illegal war of choice that Donald Trump launched without even consulting any of them is absolute madness.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a reckless and unilateral decision that alienates allies and exacerbates global tensions.
Pod Save the World·MAGA’s Iran War Meltdown (and Micropenis)·Mar 18, 2026
“Trump is alienating and isolating the United States even more than when Donald Trump did tariffs against the world. And Donald Trump is promoting Iran right now. Take a look at this update as well. This from the Japan Wire, the Kyoto News, Iran ready to help passage of Japan ships in the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Minister Aragji says, so Iran's foreign minister says, Hey, Ron. Ron's foreign minister says, hey, Japan, we saw that really embarrassing Prime Minister Takeishi Oval Office state visit where she shamed the Japanese people.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's actions are isolating the United States and inadvertently promoting Iran's influence in the Strait of Hormuz.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Crashes Out as Iran Threatens him with War·Mar 21, 2026
“Donald Trump and Netanyahu went it alone in this catastrophic war against Iran. They didn't consult any allies. Donald Trump didn't talk to NATO before the invasion. He didn't talk to allies in the Middle East, and then he just invaded Iran. There's a quagmire now where Iran now controls the Strait of Hormuz. Iran continues to strike its Arab nation neighbors, where the U.S. has military bases and interests.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's unilateral actions in Iran are reckless, ignoring allies and escalating conflict without strategic planning.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Panics in War and Calls to End NATO·Apr 01, 2026
“I think that the president and his team should be looking for that because they should be trying to bring this war to an end. And I believe the strait could be reopened on the back of that. And we could send a clear deterrent message to Iran. You mess with the strait, you mess with our neighbors, you mess with anyone else. We retain a lot of capabilities to cause harm to you.”
Ridealong summary
A diplomatic off-ramp, even if informal, is the best option to de-escalate tensions with Iran and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
Bannon`s War Room·Episode 5279: Countdown Till Judgement Day·Apr 07, 2026
“Iran continues to mock Donald Trump, his regime, and the United States. Never before has the United States been weaker. Also, Iran is tightening control over the Strait of Hormuz, forcing ships to share detailed data, reroute into the waters, and sometimes pay for passage, creating what analysts call a toll booth system, the AP is reporting. And Scott McFarlane...has interviewed numerous people on the Hill who say it's a bad effing idea, a terrible effing idea.”
Ridealong summary
The US military's actions under Trump's leadership are reckless and heighten tensions unnecessarily, risking further destabilization.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Panics as Iran Prepares 1 Million Soldiers·Mar 27, 2026
“Donald Trump's disastrous and unlawful war in Iran is backfiring. Iran is deploying something called escalation dominance, and they warned Donald Trump about this. Earlier yesterday, Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu jointly attacked the South PARS facility in Iran, and they destroyed this critical infrastructure that was there, this key gas field. And Iran said, okay, you do that. We're going to be attacking the kind of northern gas fields area, which are kind of connected to the South Pars facility that's run by Qatar.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's actions in Iran are disastrous, escalating tensions and leading to significant geopolitical and economic consequences.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Panics as War Threatens His Life!!·Mar 19, 2026
“Today, as the country enters its third week of war against Iran, President Donald J. Trump was on the golf course, illustrating the observation... that there wasn't a great deal of serious thought put into it by the President... what might happen to oil in the Strait of Hormuz. Although the administration appears to be trying to convince Americans that the U.S. military's destruction of the Iranian military means the U.S. has won the war, Iranian leadership needed simply to continue in power to declare victory.”
Ridealong summary
The U.S. military's actions in Iran lack strategic foresight and could lead to unintended consequences, including heightened tensions and disruptions in global oil supply.
Letters from an American·Launching an Ill-Thought-Out War·Mar 16, 2026
“These Arab nations are saying you can't leave this region unless you obliterate Iran, because if you leave and Iran still controls the Strait of Hormuz and if Iran is stronger than ever, which they are now, you are going to be leaving all of your purported Arab nation allies being left far more vulnerable. and the security umbrella that the United States promised is over.”
Ridealong summary
The US military actions in response to Trump's Iran ultimatum are driven by pressure from Arab allies, risking further destabilization without their direct support.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Panics as Arab Allies Threaten Him in War·Mar 31, 2026
“Iran's not letting any tankers through. They've let some cargo ships through, but by and large, no tankers have been able to get through the Strait of Hormuz. We're seeing the price of oil surge once again, over $101 per barrel, and that's going to just keep on rising. But Iran's made it very clear. The new normal, as Iran sees it, is they control the Strait of Hormuz.”
Ridealong summary
Donald Trump's approach to the Iran conflict is ineffective and exacerbates tensions, as Iran maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz and demands reparations.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 4/10/26·Apr 10, 2026
“And I find it ridiculous for Trump to say, you know, we're about to wind down the war as we're escalating the war. And everything is escalatory. What the Iranians do invokes a response. And then what we or the Israelis do evokes an Iranian response. That's the logic of war. It's a logic of escalation. And this is something that Donald Trump fundamentally doesn't seem to understand.”
Ridealong summary
The escalation of military actions by the US is a cycle of provocation and response that Trump cannot control, leading to potentially disastrous consequences.
The Briefing with Jen Psaki·Judge hands Hegseth huge defeat on media restrictions as Trump continues to wing it on Iran·Mar 21, 2026
“Donald Trump has walked himself right into a fatal trap. Things are spiraling out of control in connection with his disastrous and unlawful war in Iran. So Trump delivering an ultimatum that the United States and Israel will destroy all of your energy facilities. We are going for, apparently what he seems to say there is your civilian infrastructure as well. So what happens? Escalation, of course, and Iran continues to try to show escalation dominance.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's ultimatum to Iran is reckless, leading to a dangerous cycle of escalation that threatens regional stability and civilian infrastructure.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Panics as Iran Rejects Ultimatum in War·Mar 22, 2026
“Moments ago, Donald Trump held a deranged press conference in the Oval Office where he bragged about how Iran gave him a very secret prize... And meanwhile, the Iranian regime is like mocking Donald Trump and his regime... The panic that the Trump regime is having with Iran is Iran is saying no we not we not doing that We not agreeing to any of these things No we not going to give up the Strait of Hormuz.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a delusional move based on lies and manipulation, escalating tensions without any real diplomatic progress.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Tuesday Afternoon Breaking News Updates with Ben - 3/24/26·Mar 24, 2026
“All hell is breaking loose now that Iran has rejected Donald Trump's 48-hour ultimatum... And we also need to talk about something that's not getting nearly enough attention, that the flow of LNG, liquefied natural gas from the Gulf, is expected to come to an abrupt end in the next 10 days. There will be no more LNG from the Middle East, that would be absolutely catastrophic.”
Ridealong summary
The escalating military tensions between the US and Iran could lead to catastrophic disruptions in the global energy supply, particularly affecting the flow of liquefied natural gas from the Middle East.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·All Hell Breaks Loose as Trump Is Threatened in War!!·Mar 23, 2026
“According to the American side of this story, they sent a number of destroyer ships... to do an east to west trip in the Strait of Hormuz. And they said they were not encountered by any Iranian ships... Iran's Tasman news agency says a senior Iranian security official categorically rejected the Axios reporting, claiming that U.S. Navy vessels had transited the Strait of Hormuz today.”
Ridealong summary
The U.S. and Iran have conflicting narratives about naval movements in the Strait of Hormuz, complicating negotiations and highlighting the fragile nature of the ceasefire.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Panics as Iran Makes Final Demands·Apr 11, 2026
“"Iran says, we are not close to reaching a ceasefire. We don't want a ceasefire... Iran sent back its own 10-point plan consistent with the non-negotiables that we've been talking about here for a long time... every Sunday evening right before the markets are about to open Donald Trump and his regime go to the same reporter... who manipulates the market."”
Ridealong summary
Trump's threats of a naval blockade and claims of a ceasefire with Iran are seen as market manipulation tactics rather than genuine diplomatic efforts.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Panics as Iran Sends Message Back in War·Apr 06, 2026
“Donald Trump is panicking as he sees that He was on social media all last night making post after post. He's also now back to begging Europe and NATO for help. So earlier in the day yesterday, he said NATO wasn't there when we needed them and they won't be there if we need them again. Remember Greenland, that big poorly run piece of ice, DJT. So that's what he said earlier yesterday. And then last night, what we learned is the U.S. is pushing its allies to move quickly on securing the Strait of Hormuz after the ceasefire.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is ineffective as Iran gains control and imposes tolls, undermining U.S. influence.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Loses It as Iran Destroys His Life!!!·Apr 09, 2026
“This is a guy who has the trigger for all the nukes saying he's going to wipe out a civilization. Like, I would love to be the nothing ever happens, nothing happened here, it's fine... but this is not something anyone should move past. You go on trial for like this alone, like outside of the other stuff.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's threats of a naval blockade and his handling of the Iran conflict are reckless and warrant serious legal consequences.
Behind the Bastards·It Could Happen Here Weekly 227·Apr 11, 2026
“Donald Trump's unlawful and catastrophic war in Iran continues to escalate. Over the weekend, Donald Trump posted an expletive-laced social media post... And now Donald Trump has basically set another deadline... if Iran doesn't make a deal with him or doesn't negotiate with him, he goes, we're gonna blow up all of their bridges, every one of them, every one of their power plants, every one of them, all of their civilian infrastructure.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's actions in Iran are reckless, escalating tensions without real negotiations and risking global security.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 4/7/26·Apr 07, 2026
“Donald Trump and his regime here in the United States agreed to all of the 10 negotiating positions of Iran and agreed to negotiate within the Iranian 10 point framework, which was a complete surrender by Donald Trump, not just in this war, but a surrender of the United States position globally. Oil prices continue to rise again. They're over $100 a barrel. They're now up 11% in 24 hours.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's agreement to Iran's terms is seen as a complete surrender, undermining the U.S. position globally and exacerbating tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Thursday Afternoon Breaking News Updates with Ben - 4/9/2026·Apr 09, 2026
“Donald Trump refuses to say who he is having these discussions with, how they are taking place, what the general framework is, if there are anyone mediating these conversations. Iran instantly has denied that these communications are taking place. They say there's no direct or indirect communications with Donald Trump. But based on Donald Trump's fabrications, the markets which were set to crash have actually stabilized, at least for the time being today.”
Ridealong summary
Donald Trump's claims of negotiating with Iran are fabrications intended to manipulate markets and avoid the consequences of his own ultimatum.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Panics and Lies He Made Deal to End War·Mar 23, 2026
“The mere fact that Trump agreed to it has signaled to the rest of the world that Donald Trump is weak and pathetic in many ways. When Trump begged Pakistan before Trump's own self-imposed 8 p.m. Eastern time deadline on Tuesday. Please, can you get Iran to re-offer us the 10-point plan? We'll agree to it. We'll agree to it. I mean, the Trump regime literally drafted the social media posts for Prime Minister Sharif of Pakistan, right?”
Ridealong summary
Trump's threats of a naval blockade reveal his weakness and desperation, as Iran emerges as a dominant power in the region.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Rep. Krishnamoorthi on Trump’s Unlawful War in Iran·Apr 10, 2026
“Donald Trump is losing it after his catastrophic deal with Iran has been exposed as a complete and utter surrender. So now Donald Trump is pushing that propaganda into high gear. He's enlisting the help of state regime media, which calls itself Fox News. And now he's trying to sell to the markets and sell to the American people that this is an incredible deal and that he's basically doing a joint venture with the Ayatollah, Mojaba, and they're going to make so much money together.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's Iran deal is a catastrophic surrender that empowers Iran and undermines U.S. interests.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Crashes Out as Iran Deal Instantly Backfires!!!!·Apr 08, 2026
“We have Donald Trump privately telling his cabinet and telling people in the White House that he truly doubts the Strait of Hormuz will ever fully reopen soon. And he getting very very worried despite him publicly saying that oil will flow again quickly and the Strait of Hormuz is open. Donald Trump is privately confiding that he thinks that Iran is never going to give up control.”
Ridealong summary
Donald Trump's actions are leading to a potential Middle East war, with his private doubts about reopening the Strait of Hormuz contradicting his public statements.
“"These threats seem to be coming hourly and scattershot, pardon the analogy, from this president, which makes me wonder still, as I was thundering yesterday, do they even know what they're doing? ... And so the more we continue to bomb out their infrastructure, whether it's energy, oil, all anything that is coming out of that area. But continue to ease sanctions and try to alleviate some of the economic pressures happening. It's it's it is a it is a vicious cycle here."”
Ridealong summary
Trump's threats against Iran are reckless and could lead to unintended consequences, putting American service members and global stability at risk.
Bannon`s War Room·Episode 5236: War With Iran Enters Fourth Week·Mar 22, 2026
“Iran has come up with its own list of five things that it thinks needs to be done to bring an end to the conflict. And that's equally unrealistic... And so given those two extremes, Kate, it doesn't seem that at least publicly there is any sign of a compromise emerging. What there is a sign of is lots of escalation, because over the course of the past couple of days, in particular, we've seen Iran fire drones and missiles at all sorts of targets across this Persian Gulf region, really escalating the tension.”
Ridealong summary
The US military's actions and Trump's Iran strategy are unrealistic and escalate tensions without offering a credible path to resolution.
Bannon`s War Room·Episode 5257: More Troops To Deploy To Iran; Putting Up A Wall From The Threats Abroad·Mar 30, 2026
“Iran has cut off all diplomatic and back-channel contact with the U.S. state media. Okay, again, not a great idea. Iran has closed all diplomatic and indirect channels of communications with the United States. The state-run Tehran Times reported on Tuesday, any and all messages exchanges have also been suspended. Okay, well, that's fine. Just wait for the booming.”
Ridealong summary
The US's military actions and Trump's ultimatum are seen as arrogant and potentially dangerous, with Iran cutting off diplomatic channels and preparing for conflict.
The Rob Carson Show·Iran’s 20-Hour Ultimatum Meets Reality·Apr 07, 2026
“In response to the collapse of negotiations, President Trump announcing on Truth Social yesterday morning a U.S. military blockade on all ships attempting to enter or exit the strait. Quote, at some point, we will reach an all being allowed to go in, all being allowed to go out basis, but Iran has not allowed that to happen. This is world extortion, and leaders of countries, especially the United States of America, will never be extorted.”
Ridealong summary
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a dangerous escalation that risks an endless, bloody conflict and could lead to severe military confrontations.
The Megyn Kelly Show·Blockade Ahead After U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Fail, Swalwell Suspends CA Gov Campaign: AM Update 4/13·Apr 13, 2026
“There's no doubt that the United States and Israel have hit Iran very hard. They've also hit civilian targets in Iran. You see what going on in Lebanon right now where Israel says it going after Hezbollah but we seeing so many civilians who are killed in Lebanon in Beirut where the suburbs there have just been like blown up I mean just utterly destroyed... You have Iran emboldened.”
Ridealong summary
The US and Israeli military actions in Iran are counterproductive, leading to increased extremism and strengthening Iran's position rather than achieving regime change.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Thursday Afternoon Breaking News Updates with Ben - 3/19/26·Mar 19, 2026
“If you look at the price of oil generally, it's like one hundred and fourteen dollars per barrel, which could be headed to two hundred dollars per barrel in no time, especially as the Houthis have now entered the war. And they've said, look, if things escalate, we're going to shut down the strait in the Red Sea, which would lead to basically both major kind of points where oil is shipped being shut down, which would be absolutely devastating.”
Ridealong summary
The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz by Trump could lead to oil prices skyrocketing and further destabilize the region, with potential military escalation if negotiations fail.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·MeidasTouch Full Podcast - 3/31/26·Mar 31, 2026
“Donald Trump is panicking as his unlawful war against Iran is spiraling out of control, folks. We just learned from U.S. Central Command that they are aware of a loss of a U.S. KC-135 refueling aircraft. Rescue efforts are ongoing. At the same time, drone attacks from Iran have now struck a French base... This injured six French soldiers. So I believe there's six American crew that are missing from the KC-135.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's military actions against Iran are spiraling out of control, with significant geopolitical and economic consequences.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Rep. Gomez Discusses Trump's Disastrous War in Iran·Mar 13, 2026
“You've probably heard this before, Donald, what you're saying. It won't work. Iran will not surrender. The administration and the president do not fully grasp what drives the Islamic Republic. Faced with pressure, Iran is more likely to escalate than to concede. And so Trump's going to have to decide. You're making these threats. Are you going to escalate even more than you already are?”
Ridealong summary
The U.S. and Israeli military actions against Iran are escalating tensions and could lead to catastrophic consequences, with Iran unlikely to surrender under pressure.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump PANICS as HELL RAINS DOWN in WAR!!!·Apr 04, 2026
“So what happens when an Indian flag tanker shows up to the Strait of Hormuz and you have your blockade? You're going to interdict it. You're going to blow up the Indian tanker. What happens when the Russian tanker goes by? I forget the Russian tanker. What happens when the Chinese tanker goes by and starts to be able to utilize these for moves because they're allied with Iran.”
Ridealong summary
The US military's actions in response to Trump's ultimatum could lead to a global economic crisis and potentially World War III.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Panics as Iran Talk Completely Fail!!!!·Apr 12, 2026
“Donald Trump is panicking as his disastrous war in Iran continues to spiral out of control. And now Donald Trump thinks that if he just throws the special forces at the catastrophic problem he created, that that will solve everything. Just send these special forces to go and extract nearly 1,000 pounds of highly enriched uranium. Just put them in a country with 90 million people and see what happens.”
Ridealong summary
The U.S. military's actions in Iran are reckless and driven by Trump's personal ambitions rather than strategic necessity.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·Trump Panics as Special Forces Enter War!!!·Mar 30, 2026
“As Saudi Arabia, the UAE and others see utter weakness in Donald Trump and his regime, they're trying to basically break Donald Trump's ceasefire because they're saying you basically surrendered to Iran and you've made Iran into a world power right now. And so you saw a UAE fighter jet strike an Iranian infrastructure facility yesterday to try to basically break the ceasefire.”
Ridealong summary
The lack of U.S. leadership under Trump has left allies vulnerable and escalated tensions, leading other countries to take matters into their own hands.
The MeidasTouch Podcast·World Leaders Blast Trump as Ceasefire Unravels!!·Apr 09, 2026
“The president is under enormous pressure as his war with Iran sparked Iranian officials to close the Strait of Hormuz, through which about 20 percent of the world's oil flows. This outcome was expected by previous presidents, but Trump seemed to think he could avoid it and now is stuck without an easy solution. As former Defense Secretary and Central Intelligence Agency Director Leon Panetta told David Smith of The Guardian, If there was an escape here for Trump, it would be to declare victory and it's over and we've been able to be successful in all of our military targets.”
Ridealong summary
Trump's actions in Iran are naive and have led to a precarious situation without an easy solution, as he underestimated the consequences of his military decisions.
