US Unveils Toughest Iran Sanctions Yet, Hezbollah Tied to Tehran as Carrier Relief Arrives

The United States has unveiled plans for its toughest sanctions campaign against Iran yet, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warning that Washington wants to economically isolate Tehran and “collapse this regime.” The new measures are expected to be announced Monday and could target Iranian oil revenues, Chinese refiners, financial networks and countries continuing to trade with Iran.In Episode 175 of Epic Fury, we examine the expanding economic war against Iran, the US designation tying Hezbollah more explicitly to Tehran and the latest developments around the naval blockade of Iran.We also cover the arrival of the USS George Washington to relieve the USS Abraham Lincoln after more than 250 days at sea, the latest US blockade figures, the continuing dispute over the Strait of Hormuz, and the UAE's suspension of trade and financial transactions with Iran following the August 18 missile incident.The episode also examines the collapse of the Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding, Trump's threat against Oman, the September 30 Iraqi militia disarmament deadline, tensions involving Kataib Hezbollah, the unresolved drone attack on Kurdish leader Masrour Barzani's office, and uncertainty surrounding Iran's Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei.Beyond Iran, we examine the fragile Gaza ceasefire, renewed Lebanon tensions, upcoming Rome talks between Israel and Lebanon, and the latest impact of the war on oil prices, stocks and global energy markets.Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast delivers daily news and analysis on the US-Iran conflict, military developments, sanctions, diplomacy, oil markets, the Strait of Hormuz and the wider Middle East.Subscribe for the next episode and follow the latest developments as they unfold.