¿QUÉ está pasando en IRÁN? El colapso que podría hundir la economía mundial

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  January 22, 2026 at 17:00  |  9:23  |  Pablo Gil
Speakers
Pablo Gil — Head of Research, 21Shares

Summary

Pablo Gil analyzes the economic and political collapse in Iran, arguing it stems from inflation, shortages, corruption, sanctions and lost public confidence rather than ideology. He describes spreading protests, the regime's repressive response and the international reaction from the US, China, Russia and Israel. He warns that escalation could raise oil prices through Strait of Hormuz risk and add to inflation, central-bank pressure and financial volatility.

  • Iran's crisis is rooted in economic collapse, not just political dissent.
  • Protests have spread across all 31 provinces and more than 180 cities.
  • The regime has responded with repression, arrests and communications shutdowns.
  • The US has threatened consequences and a 25% tariff on countries trading with Iran.
  • China is expected to keep buying Iranian oil, while Russia's role is likely rhetorical.
  • A direct US military intervention is seen as unlikely; sanctions and cyber operations are more probable.
  • Escalation, especially around the Strait of Hormuz or sabotage, could push oil prices higher.
  • The speaker sees inflation, central-bank pressure and financial volatility as knock-on risks.
Ideas
Pablo Gil Head of Research, 21Shares 6:17
Iran escalation could push oil higher
If the Iran crisis escalates—especially through threats to the Strait of Hormuz or sabotage—crude oil prices are likely to rise further, not because of immediate scarcity but because markets price future geopolitical risk. Higher tension in Iran also raises potential inflation, central-bank pressure and financial-market volatility.
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