UAE hits Iran’s economic lifeline | Decoding Trump’s speech | Special report| Eye for Iran | EP 97 |

UAE hits Iran’s economic lifeline | Decoding Trump’s speech | Special report| Eye for Iran | EP 97 |

Author: Iran International English April 3, 2026 Duration: 1:09:39
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The UAE’s arrest of dozens linked to the IRGC’s sanctions-evasion network could mark one of the biggest blows yet to Tehran’s economic lifeline.

Former U.S. Treasury sanctions strategist Miad Maleki, United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Research Director Daniel Roth, and Iran International senior economic journalist Mohammad Machine-chian break down what this could cost the regime — and whether it could cripple Tehran’s ability to fund repression, proxies and sanctions evasion.

Then Republican strategist, former Bal Harbour, Florida Mayor and Standpoint podcast host Gabe Groisman unpacks what President Trump’s Iran speech really signaled, who the message was intended for and whether “strategic ambiguity” is part of the plan.

Plus, Iran International journalist Azadeh Akbari reveals new findings from a special report showing the regime moved weapons and personnel into at least 70 civilian sites, including schools.

You can watch this week's episode of Eye for Iran or listen on any podcast platform.

Chapters:

00:00 Trump’s Iran Speech and What It Really Means
00:35 UAE Arrests IRGC-Linked Money Changers
01:31 Special Report: Regime Used 70 Civilian Sites
02:06 How Important Is Dubai to Tehran’s Survival?
05:35 Why the UAE Is Cracking Down Now
07:26 How Much Money Is the Regime Set to Lose?
12:56 Can This Disrupt Iran’s Global Money Laundering?
17:48 Iran’s Other Financial Lifelines: Turkey, Erbil, Herat
19:34 Impact on Proxies, Repression, and the Rial
22:02 Political Fallout for Iran-UAE Relations
24:11 Tehran’s Strategic Miscalculation
28:57 Gabe Groisman on Trump’s Iran Speech
32:10 Trump’s Tone: Planned, Measured, Strategic
34:11 Is Trump Using Strategic Ambiguity?
37:52 Was Trump Also Sending a Message to Tehran?
39:08 Regime Change: Goal or Byproduct?
42:26 Strait of Hormuz and Regional Allies
46:30 October 7 and Iran’s Biggest Miscalculation
49:13 Why Trump Didn’t Mention Oman
50:24 Was Trump’s Speech Escalatory?
52:59 Could Ground Troops Still Be on the Table?
55:05 Trump vs Netanyahu on Messaging
58:55 Special Report: Weapons Moved Into Schools and Civilian Sites
59:13 How Iran International Verified the Investigation
01:03:46 Are Civilians Being Used as Human Shields?
01:07:05 Children Put in Harm’s Way
01:08:15 What This Says About the Regime’s Wartime Doctrine

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Each week, Negar Mojtahedi brings a necessary depth to the complex and rapidly evolving situation in Iran, moving past the simplified news cycles. This Eye For Iran podcast from Iran International English provides a crucial space for context, built on high-impact investigations and conversations that clarify the forces shaping the country and its global relations. You'll hear from experts and voices with firsthand insight, dissecting political shifts, social movements, and economic realities with a nuanced perspective. The analysis aims to connect dots for a clearer picture of what's happening behind the headlines, focusing on the stories with lasting significance. Tuning in means engaging with a detailed, thoughtful examination of developments both within Iran and in its interactions with the wider world. It’s for anyone seeking a more substantive understanding than daily reports can offer, delivered through compelling interviews and thorough reporting that respects the complexity of the subject. This weekly dialogue becomes an essential resource for piecing together the larger narrative.
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