Verdict with Ted Cruz
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Iran Revolution—Why this is Different…Trump is not Obama
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37:21Now PlayingWe are living through a historic moment. In this episode of Verdict, Sen. Ted Cruz explains why the 2026 uprising in Iran is fundamentally different from the failed protests of 2009 under President Obama.
Millions of Iranians are protesting an economically collapsing clerical regime, driven by hyperinflation, labor strikes, and energy shortages—not ideology. Cruz breaks down how President Trump’s deterrence-first strategy, energy dominance, and economic pressure have weakened Iran, its proxies, and allied regimes in Venezuela and Cuba.
In this episode, Ben Ferguson and Sen. Cruz discuss U.S. energy policy, targeted deterrence, and the possible collapse of authoritarian regimes—without American ground wars. If you want to understand what’s really happening in Iran and why this moment matters, don’t miss the latest episode of Verdict
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