We now know that U.S. sanctions on Iran have been a deliberate form of economic warfare thanks to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent openly admitting that “maximum pressure” collapsed Iran’s currency, crippled imports, and drove people into the streets. Jimmy and guest Jeffrey Sachs criticize the mainstream media for ignoring these admissions and instead framing Iranian protests solely as a result of domestic mismanagement, while Sachs calls the policy illegal under international law and a form of collective punishment. The discussion broadens to the long history of U.S. and Israeli efforts to dominate the Middle East, portraying sanctions as a regime-change tool tied to regional hegemony rather than human rights. The episode concludes by warning that overusing sanctions is undermining the U.S. dollar’s global dominance, accelerating de-dollarization, and setting the stage for long-term American economic decline. Visit Jeffrey Sachs’ website here: https://www.jeffsachs.org/ Go to my sponsor https://venice.ai/jimmy and use code JIMMY to enjoy private, uncensored AI. Using my code will get you 20% off a pro plan. Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership Go to a Live Show: https://www.jimmydore.com/tour Subscribe to Our Newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams LIVESTREAM & LIVE SHOW ANNOUNCEMENTS: Email: https://mailchi.mp/jimmydorecomedy/ytlivestreams Twitter: https://twitter.com/jimmy_dore Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/JimmyDoreShow Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejimmydoreshow WATCH / LISTEN FREE: Videos: https://www.jimmydore.com Podcasts: https://www.jimmydore.com (Also available on iTunes, Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google Podcasts, or your favorite podcast player.) ACCESS TO FULL REPLAYABLE LIVESTREAMS: Become a Premium Member: https://www.jimmydore.com/premium-membership SUPPORT THE JIMMY DORE SHOW: Make a Donation: https://www.jimmydore.com/ Buy Official Merch (Tees, Sweatshirts, Hats, Bags): https://thejimmydoreshow.dashery.com/ https://dobynsfamilycreations.com/collections/the-jimmy-dore-show-store DOWNLOAD OUR MOBILE APP: App Store: https://apps.apple.com/us/app/jimmy-dore/id839294547 Google Play: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.jimmydore.jimmydore Jimmy Dore on Twitter: https://twitter.com/Jimmy_Dore Stef Zamorano on Twitter: https://twitter.com/miserablelib About The Jimmy Dore Show: #TheJimmyDoreShow is a hilarious and irreverent take on news, politics and culture featuring Jimmy Dore, a professional stand up comedian, author and podcaster. The show is also broadcast on Pacifica Radio Network stations throughout the country.