{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"Iran War: Is Tehran Betting Everything on the U.S. Midterms?","description":"Could the Iran War now hinge on the U.S. midterm elections? Tehran has taken its case directly to American voters as economic pressure, oil prices, and political unrest become weapons in the war. A 26-page open letter from the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps targets American public opinion and urges voters to change the makeup of their government. In this episode of The P.A.S. Report Podcast, Professor Nick Giordano examines Iran\u2019s strategy, the IRGC letter, the Strait of Hormuz, oil prices, America\u2019s refinery weakness, and the military buildup that could make Tehran\u2019s bet on November a dangerous miscalculation. Iran believes time can work in its favor. Economic pain inside the United States could weaken public support for the war, while Tehran hopes political pressure after the midterms will limit President Trump. But Iran faces a collapsing currency, severe economic strain, near-zero oil exports, and additional U.S. military power headed toward the region.   What You\u2019ll Learn in This Episode: Iran\u2019s Midterm Pressure Campaign: What the IRGC\u2019s 26-page letter reveals about Tehran\u2019s effort to influence American public opinion and use the U.S. political calendar to its advantage. The Oil Price Mystery: Why Middle Eastern crude exports have returned near prewar levels while Brent crude, diesel, gasoline, and home heating costs remain painfully high. America\u2019s Refinery Crisis: Why the United States has not built a major refinery with substantial downstream capacity since 1977, and how that weakness limits true energy independence. The Iran October Surprise: Could Tehran strike energy infrastructure, U.S. forces, cyber targets, or even the American homeland before Election Day, and could such an attack backfire? Trump After the Midterms: Why Article II powers, additional U.S. carrier groups, Iran\u2019s economic crisis, and Trump\u2019s legacy could create the opposite outcome Tehran expects. The Iran War no longer comes down only to missiles and military power. Iran needs American economic and political pressure to break Washington first. The United States needs Tehran\u2019s economic position to collapse first. The question is simple: Who runs out of time first? Episode Chapters 00:00 Iran War Strategy and the U.S. Midterm Elections   12:45 Strait of Hormuz, Oil Prices, and Iran\u2019s Energy Leverage   18:24 U.S. Energy Production, Refinery Capacity, and Oil Market Risk   22:38 U.S. Military Buildup in the Middle East   24:47 Iran\u2019s October Surprise: Pre-Election Escalation Risks   26:34 Iran Terror Attack on U.S. Soil: Election Impact and Public Response   30:26 Congress vs. Presidential War Powers and Trump\u2019s Lame-Duck Strategy \u2b50 Support The P.A.S. Report: Hit the follow button, leave a five-star rating on Apple Podcasts and Spotify, and share this episode with a parent, student, teacher, or citizen who cares about the future of the country. #IranWar #Iran #Trump #USMidterms #StraitOfHormuz ","author_name":"P.A.S. Report | Political Analysis, American Politics & Constitution","author_url":"https:\/\/pasreport.com","html":"