Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu. In this episode, Tom, Drew, and Ryan dive deep into the escalating tensions in the Middle East, as Iran lays mines and attacks multiple ships in the critical Strait of Hormuz—directly impacting global oil supply and causing panic buying across Asia. They break down the complexities of Iran’s decentralized military strategy, discuss the real and rumored impacts on US and Israeli radar systems, and analyze how economic warfare and shifting alliances might reshape the energy markets. On the home front, the team explores Trump’s ambitious $300 billion oil refinery deal with India and the implications for American energy independence. They also tackle the ripple effects of AI on global business—from Meta's new strategy and Amazon’s generative coding mishaps to the surprising collapse of India’s IT sector. Throughout, Tom brings a first principles lens to the news, debunking propaganda and spin, while the crew challenges narratives around economic policy, generational wealth, and the realities of American and global power. Whether you’re curious about the future of oil, the evolving role of AI, or the massive gamble unfolding across global politics, you’ll find sharp analysis and no-nonsense perspectives in this wide-ranging conversation. And as always: Do you need my help? STARTING a business: join me here inside ZERO TO FOUNDER (https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder) SCALING a business: click here to see if you qualify (https://tombilyeu.com/scale) Get the exact systems, mindset shifts, and principles that built a $1B brand delivered straight to your inbox every week. Subscribe for free (https://tombilyeu.com) Check out our Video game - Project Kyzen: (https://projectkyzen.io/) Catch Me Streaming on Twitch -  (https://twitch.tv/tombilyeu) Link to IT discord: https://discord.gg/TZKJ2etPbT Tom's Favorite Things List:  https://amzn.to/41Ftt7e Learn more about Zero to Founder: https://hubs.la/Q03B2DqN0 Join the Kyzen Discord: https://discord.gg/8B3yyv7KHN