Episode

Forget Oil — Iran May Have Found the World’s Biggest Weakness

Podcast: Valuetainment
Published: May 20, 2026
Duration seconds: 1063
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Summary

Patrick Bet-David breaks down Iran’s growing leverage over global undersea internet cables, the Strait of Hormuz, and why countries like India, China, and the U.S. are paying close attention. This explainer uncovers the hidden infrastructure powering the internet and the geopolitical battle forming around it.