The Rest Is Politics: US 174. Trump’s Iran Deadline: Will They Call His Bluff?
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Apr 6, 2026 Trump’s deadline with Iran takes center stage, alongside fears of escalation, oil shocks, and chaos in the Strait of Hormuz. The conversation digs into troop buildups, attacks on infrastructure, and the political trap closing in around the White House. There’s also a look at diplomatic escape routes, corporate pressure, and a dramatic pilot rescue complicated by propaganda and surviving Iranian defenses.
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Why Wall Street May Restrain Trump Faster
- Katty Kay said market pressure may matter more than diplomacy, with Goldman Sachs effectively warning Trump against triggering an oil shock.
- She noted Iran can likely endure longer politically than the global economy can tolerate prolonged disruption in the Strait of Hormuz.
Why A Limited Ground Move Still Risks Escalation
- Anthony Scaramucci thinks Trump is unlikely to attack power and desalination plants but may use ground troops to seize islands or coastal positions.
- Katty Kay stressed those moves still carry escalation risks, including exposing US troops and failing to reopen the strait anyway.
How Trump Could Build A Negotiated Exit
- Slow the crisis, stop issuing ultimatums, and put a serious offer on the table through intermediaries like Oman, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, or Turkey.
- Anthony Scaramucci also urged releasing oil reserves and using Saudi-backed reparations to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.