Foreign Policy Overrated? Here’s Why Trump Used Sanctions
Did Trump’s Iran sanctions really move the diplomatic needle, or were they just a show of force? I break down the data on visas, lobbying, and global influence—
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Did Trump’s Iran sanctions really move the diplomatic needle, or were they just a show of force? I break down the data on visas, lobbying, and global influence—

$24B in frozen Iranian assets could be redirected to Gulf allies, turning sanctions leverage into war-damage funding.
A proposed diplomatic agreement between the US and Iran could reopen the Strait of Hormuz and ease sanctions, potentially transforming global energy security.
Trump announces Iran has agreed to nuclear restraint amid ongoing negotiations that could reshape Middle East tensions and global markets.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reveals the US has seized roughly $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency assets, doubling previous disclosures from April.
Defense Secretary's massive spending proposal signals fundamental shift in military strategy amid escalating Iran nuclear crisis.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reveals the U.S. has seized roughly $1 billion in cryptocurrencies from Iran through government forfeitures.
US strikes on Iran's Bandar Abbas coincide with ongoing diplomatic negotiations, creating market uncertainty and highlighting complex geopolitical dynamics.
A single geopolitical shift can add $150 to your mortgage payment. Discover the three ways Iran sanctions are quietly changing mortgage rates and what it means
Senator Rubio suggests US-Iran agreement could materialize Monday, but betting markets price only 15.5% odds for immediate signing.
Energy markets plunged over 4% as President Trump's measured approach to Iran nuclear negotiations signals potential supply increases ahead.
Iran accuses Washington of retreating on key understandings after Trump claimed bilateral agreement was "largely negotiated," highlighting volatility in crypto diplomacy.