The Gulf's crude awakening | feat. Bernard Haykel

About this episode

The episode discusses recent maritime attacks and sanctions related to Iran, featuring insights from Jon Schanzer and Bernard Haykel.

Headlines: At least two maritime vessels were attacked in the Strait of Hormuz overnight, according to the UK Maritime Trade Operations. The Treasury Department issued a fresh batch of Iran sanctions , this time targeting Iranian missile and drone procurement networks. The UAE government dismantled an Iran-linked terrorist cell that was allegedly planning terrorist attacks and sabotage operations in the country. -- FDD Executive Director Jon Schanzer provides timely situational updates and analysis, followed by a conversation with FDD Senior Fellow Bernard Haykel. Learn more at: https://www.fdd.org/fddmorningbrief

People in this episode

Host: Jon Schanzer

Guest: Bernard Haykel

Topics covered

• maritime security
• Iran sanctions
• terrorism
• Middle East politics
• military procurement

Keywords

• maritime vessels
• Iran sanctions
• terrorist cell
• Strait of Hormuz
• UAE government

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: UK Maritime Trade Operations, Treasury Department, UAE government

Places: Iran, Strait of Hormuz, UAE

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