The MeidasTouch Podcast Trump Panics by Sudden Escalation of War!!
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Mar 5, 2026 Sudden U.S. and Israeli strikes on Tehran and civilian casualties. An F-15E downed and CENTCOM seeking more intelligence support. Rising regional attacks on Israel, Saudi Arabia and Gulf states disrupting shipping and energy markets. Internal feuds in the Trump circle and multiple global flashpoints stretching U.S. resources.
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Kurdish Distrust Shapes Regional Responses
- Trump repeatedly betrayed the Kurds, undermining U.S. credibility and making them unwilling to act as proxy ground forces.
- Meiselas recounts past betrayals: to Turkey and by enabling forces in Syria, which eroded Kurdish trust in the U.S.
Energy Disruptions Amplify Global Risk
- Iran continues multi-directional strikes against Israel, Gulf states, and U.S. interests while the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed.
- Meiselas notes Qatar halted LNG liquefaction, delaying full exports by weeks and tightening global energy supply.
Oil Prices Surge From Targeted Attacks
- Oil prices surged above $82.50 per barrel and gasoline jumped nearly 20% since January, with risk of hitting $100 a barrel.
- Meiselas connects targeted attacks on tankers and regional infrastructure to imminent consumer price spikes.