Off The Hookah With Phil And Cooper

Today's focus is on sanctions: what are they, and how have the Trump Administration used them recently in Iran and Turkey? Phil and Cooper discuss the impact of these decisions on these already-struggling economies, and what the US is hoping to gain. Also, Dinesh D'Souza struggled to make another movie. US reimposes sanctions as Iran deal crumbles (Bryant Harris) Sanctions threaten Iran's dream of becoming Eurasian transport hub (Mohsen Shariatinia) China set to fill vacuum left by French carmakers exiting Iran (Mohsen Shariatinia) Why is Europe underplaying its hand on Iran? (Axel Hellman) US hopes new sanctions fuel Iran protests (Laura Rozen) Trump makes good on threat to sanction Turkey (Bryant Harris) Turkey fumes over US sanctions, vows to retaliate (Semih Idiz) Turkey remains defiant in row with US over pastor as deal falls through (Amberin Zaman) Brunson affair taking economic toll on Turkey (Amberin Zaman) Music: Simge - Miş Miş (iTunes | Spotify | YouTube)