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EPISODE · Feb 27, 2026 · 31 MIN

Iran Sanctions vs. Military Strikes: What Will Actually Work?

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Forty years of Iran sanctions have failed to stop the Islamic Republic, and a war to destroy its nuclear program may not succeed either. This episode is a comparative analysis of the two primary tools the U.S. has used, economic sanctions and military force, and why neither has achieved its stated objectives.Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep34Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep34About War DeskWar Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification.Produced by Island InvestigationSubscribe to NBN's NewsletterGet new investigations, new shows, and the raw intelligence you won't find anywhere else straight to your inbox.Sign up at nbn.fm/newsletter.

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Forty years of Iran sanctions have failed to stop the Islamic Republic, and a war to destroy its nuclear program may not succeed either. This episode is a comparative analysis of the two primary tools the U.S. has used, economic sanctions and military force, and why neither has achieved its stated objectives. Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep34 Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep34 About War Desk War Desk is...

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