S8 Ep1149: Jonathan SAYEH. U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure have caused widespread power outages, yet the regime remains dug in under the leadership of Ahmad Vahidi. Tehran views its ability to throttle the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Seaas a strategic victor

S8 Ep1149: Jonathan SAYEH. U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure have caused widespread power outages, yet the regime remains dug in under the leadership of Ahmad Vahidi. Tehran views its ability to throttle the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Seaas a strategic victor

July 20, 2026 · 9 min · Season 8 · Episode 1149

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Jonathan SAYEH discusses the impact of U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure and the strategic implications for Iran under Ahmad Vahidi's leadership.

Jonathan SAYEH . U.S. strikes on Iranian infrastructure have caused widespread power outages, yet the regime remains dug in under the leadership of Ahmad Vahidi . Tehran views its ability to throttle the Strait of Hormuz and the Red Sea as a strategic victory that forces U.S. coordination. By using inexpensive missiles and drones through the Houthis , Iran can drive up oil prices and exert leverage without sustaining high costs. (14) 1993

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