# Squeezing out Iran

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Podcast: [Kudlow](https://stenobird.com/podcast/kudlow-6272102)
Published: 2026-04-20T21:17:00+00:00
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Treasury Man Scott Bessent unveiled Operation Economic Fury to put maximum financial pressure on the hoodlums running the IRGC. I’d like to give that economic fury some more visibility, because I think blockading Iran ports, which will keep the regime out of the money, along with a banking freeze, are two major weapons that will eventually bring the regime to an end. With Newt Gingrich, Dan Brouillette, Tala Goudarzi, Mike Sarraille, Art Laffer, Steve Moore, and Sen. Marsha Blackburn Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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