Today's focus is on sanctions: what are they, and how have the Trump Administration used them recently in Iran and Turkey? Phil and Cooper discuss the impact of these decisions on these already-struggling economies, and what the US is hoping to gain. Also, Dinesh D'Souza struggled to make another movie.
- US reimposes sanctions as Iran deal crumbles (Bryant Harris)
- Sanctions threaten Iran's dream of becoming Eurasian transport hub (Mohsen Shariatinia)
- China set to fill vacuum left by French carmakers exiting Iran (Mohsen Shariatinia)
- Why is Europe underplaying its hand on Iran? (Axel Hellman)
- US hopes new sanctions fuel Iran protests (Laura Rozen)
- Trump makes good on threat to sanction Turkey (Bryant Harris)
- Turkey fumes over US sanctions, vows to retaliate (Semih Idiz)
- Turkey remains defiant in row with US over pastor as deal falls through (Amberin Zaman)
- Brunson affair taking economic toll on Turkey (Amberin Zaman)