The JD Vance Qatar Situation Just Got A Whole Lot Worse...

The Trump administration has imposed sweeping new sanctions targeting Iran’s remaining economic lifelines as the rial crashes and fuel shortages worsen. China continues to purchase about 90 percent of Iranian oil exports.

Emily Schrader discusses whether sanctions alone can topple the regime and calls for a second front involving the Iranian people, while also addressing reports on J.D. Vance’s donor network and other topics.