4/6/26: Iran Total Control On Hormuz, Energy Rationing, US Casualty Coverup, Iran Worried About US Nukes

April 6, 2026

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“Open the fucking strait, you crazy bastards, or you'll be living in hell. Just watch. Praise be to Allah, President Donald J. Trump.” That Easter message from the president, read on air by the Breaking Points hosts, captures the tone of a war that has now entered its fifth week with no off-ramp in sight. Oil prices remain above $108 a barrel, the national average for gas in the US is $4.11 a gallon, diesel is 20 cents off its all-time high, and the first signs of energy rationing are appearing from Italy to Bangladesh to the Philippines. Meanwhile, the Pentagon is systematically undercounting US casualties, a private satellite firm has blacked out imagery of the war zone at the government's request, and Iran is using its control of the Strait of Hormuz to pick and choose which allied ships get through — while the US appears unable to do anything about it.

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1 (03:01) **Oil Prices Slide Slightly on Ceasefire Rumors, But Remain Near $110** - Trump warns Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz; oil dips 2% but stays astronomically high.
2 (04:05) **US Gas Prices Hit $4.11 National Average, Diesel Near All-Time High** - AAA map shows severe regional pain; California at $5.92, diesel at $5.61 nationally, just 20 cents off the record.
3 (06:28) **Iran War Tax Hits US Businesses** - CNBC reports surcharges from United, JetBlue, and Amazon; College Hunks Hauling Junk co-founder describes compounding pressure from high mortgage rates and diesel costs.
4 (08:12) **Iran Solidifies Control Over Strait of Hormuz** - Iraq granted permission to transit; French, Japanese, and Omani vessels allowed through after diplomatic deals.
5 (11:12) **Geopolitical Implications: Allies Cut Deals With Iran** - France and Japan effectively negotiate with Tehran, bypassing US; US empire's core promise of guaranteeing sea lanes is broken.
6 (15:53) **US Not Spared From Gas Price Pain** - Al Jazeera map shows US in highest band of gasoline price increases since war began, challenging the idea that US energy exports provide insulation.
7 (19:12) **Global Energy Rationing Begins** - Time Magazine reports jet fuel shortages at European airports; Italy imposes refueling restrictions; Bangladesh sees social breakdown with fuel robberies.

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Guests on this episode

Trita Parsi

Show Notes

Krystal and Saagar discuss Iran control over Hormuz, energy rationing around the world, Iran damage coverup, Iran worried about US using nukes.

Trita Parsi: https://x.com/tparsi?s=20

Brandon Weichert: https://x.com/WeTheBrandon?s=20

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