Trump Steps Back From Threat to Obliterate Iran’s Power Centers, Gives 5 Day Reprieve 3/23/26
March 23, 2026
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1:53:16Now PlayingTrump Steps Back From Threat to Obliterate Iran’s Power Centers, Gives 5 Day Reprieve 3/23/26
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as posted by the channelSaturday night, Trump gave Iran a 48-hour deadline to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Monday morning, he stepped back and added another 5 days to that deadline. It appears Trump is starting to feel the increased pressure of skyrocketing global gas prices, as around 20% of the world’s oil normally passes through the now blocked Hormuz. Trump went on Truth Social and vowed to take out Iran’s energy infrastructure if they don’t comply. In response, Iran threatened to escalate strikes on energy infrastructure and water desalination facilities. What started as a so called “excursion” appears to be growing into a disaster.
We welcome iHeart TV and radio political analyst Gary Dietrich to the show to consider this escalation.
Author and investigative journalist Sarah Kendzior joins to talk about the death of Robert Murller and more.
Jessica Denson will stop through to talk about accountability.
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3/23/26
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