Trump Reveals REAL REASON He Caved To Iran! w/ Glenn Greenwald (Jimmy Dore)

Jimmy and guest Glenn Greenwald argue that President Trump effectively acknowledged economic pressure—not military success—as the primary reason for ending the conflict with Iran, pointing to the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz and concerns about global oil supplies. They contend that Iran possessed significant leverage through its ability to disrupt energy markets and potentially threaten regional oil and gas infrastructure, making a prolonged conflict economically unsustainable.

Greenwald argues that Trump was misled by advisers and Israeli officials who allegedly predicted a quick collapse of the Iranian government, while underestimating Iran's military capabilities, geography, and long-term preparation for conflict. Dore concludes that Trump was “petrified of what he was about to unleash on the world,” realized the war as a costly mistake and became increasingly eager to reach a settlement.



Global oil prices were kept low because US reserves were being released into the market. The US itself would not have run out of oil, but once the reserves were used up there would have been shortages.

[Posted at the SpookyWeather2 blog, June 20, 2026.]