Sanctions Target Iran’s Weakened Regional Network

Kim Ghattas discusses new US economic sanctions on Iran after military strikes, arguing sanctions are blunt and primarily hurt ordinary Iranians. She notes Iran's weakened regional network, currency collapse, high inflation, UAE trade cuts, and efforts to bypass the Strait of Hormuz. The conversation also covers Lebanon, Hezbollah, and Israel's election timeline, with implications for regional risk and energy security. - US is preparing a new sanctions campaign against Iran after military action. - Ghattas says prior US economic pressure crashed Iran's currency and stoked protests. - Iran faces roughly 66% inflation, rising unemployment, and a collapsing currency. - UAE announced cutting trade ties with Iran; Hezbollah faces financial and military tightening. - US and regional players are working to bypass the Strait of Hormuz to reduce Iran's leverage. - Ghattas says Iran's weakened regional network could make this pressure campaign different but does not predict regime collapse. - Netanyahu is unlikely to make concessions before Israel's October 27 elections; southern Lebanon is being depopulated.