About this episode
The episode discusses the implications of rising oil prices on US foreign policy in the Middle East, particularly regarding Iran and the Strait of Hormuz.
The US' lack of exit strategy from Iran becomes apparent as oil prices soar and Trump vacillates between talking about an "excursion" which will be "wrapped up very soon" and threatening to make it impossible "to recover that section of the world". To solve the problem of oil the US would have to take control of the Strait of Hormuz, but will that be possible without boots on the ground? Trump seems to think so but Sam and Edgar are sceptical. Also on this episode: –Israel renews blockade of Gaza as genocide continues. –Heavy fighting in Lebanon amid looming government collapse. –Tenuous calm in Syria as the US hands over control of army bases in the north-east to Damascus government and Assad-loyalists continue attacks in Latakia. To listen to the episode ad-free subscribe to our Patreon at https://www.patreon.com/kalampodcast Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kalampodcast/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
People in this episode
Host: Edgar Mannheimer
Guest: Sam
Topics covered
- oil prices
- US foreign policy
- Middle East conflict
- Gaza blockade
- Lebanon government
- Syria conflict
Keywords
- oil prices
- Iran
- Trump
- Gaza
- Lebanon
- Syria
- Strait of Hormuz
- Middle East
- foreign policy
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Israel
Places: Iran, Strait of Hormuz, Gaza, Lebanon, Syria, Damascus
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