Bannon`s War Room Episode 5240: Iran Will Not Back Down Anytime Soon; SCOTUS Case Will Determine Midterm Elections
Mar 23, 2026
Sam Faddis, former intelligence officer who analyzes Middle East strategy, and Eric Bolling, conservative commentator on foreign policy and energy. They discuss Iran’s refusal to back down and risks of regional retaliation. They also cover how a forthcoming Supreme Court ruling on mail-in ballots could reshape midterm voting rules. Conversations jump between security, energy targets, and election law.
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Iran Will Weaponize Oil Infrastructure
- Iran views higher oil prices as its strategic leverage against the U.S. and may target energy infrastructure to inflict economic pain.
- Eric Bolling warns Iranians have likely mined or dispersed assets and could destroy oil facilities or desalination plants to raise prices and hurt U.S. interests.
Gulf States Want A Seat And U.S. Commitment
- Gulf states are relieved by U.S. de-escalation but angry at lack of coordination and fear being left exposed to Iranian strikes.
- Guests note UAE, Saudi, Qatar and Bahrain demand U.S. presence and a seat in any negotiations because regional infrastructure and economies are at stake.
Iranian Distrust Makes Diplomacy Fragile
- Iran distrusts diplomacy after claiming past talks were used to mask attacks, making them reluctant to negotiate again.
- Sam Faddis and others express skepticism that Tehran will re-enter talks in good faith given prior alleged U.S. behavior.