The Wildest War Strategy Yet: “Use Iran’s Oil Against Iran” (Bessent Explains)

Trump just lifted sanctions on Iranian oil — the same Iran he's been bombing for three weeks — to keep gas prices below $100 a barrel. Tom breaks down why that's less crazy than it sounds, and more dishonest than they're admitting. Israel bombed Iran's oil infrastructure anyway, potentially blowing up Trump's entire plan. Joe Kent goes on Tucker Carlson to argue Iran had a religious fatwa against nukes — Tom pulls the receipts and pushes back hard. New York City is now spending $81,700 per homeless person per year, more than the median household income in the city. The UK is spending more on welfare than it collects in income tax. Chuck Norris has died at 86. And Tom explains why the Japanese porn industry collapsing due to a shortage of men is actually an economics story. Welcome back to Impact Theory with Tom Bilyeu! In this live episode, Tom Bilyeu and co-host Drew dive deep into the wild complexities shaping our world right now. Gas prices, geopolitics, and oil sanctions take center stage as Tom Bilyeu unpacks the Trump administration’s high-stakes chess game in the Middle East, revealing how economic interests—not just ideology—drive international conflict. From unsanctioned Iranian oil flooding global markets, to the shocking economics of the homeless crisis in New York City, Tom Bilyeu and Drew connect today’s hottest headlines to the underlying forces shaping society. They explore the precarious balance of power in the Strait of Hormuz, dissect narratives around Iran’s nuclear ambitions, and discuss the unforeseen ramifications of modern warfare and shifting alliances. As always, the conversation is both candid and thought-provoking—mixing humor, real talk, and audience questions with deep dives into economics, politics, and even the surprising collapse of the Japanese porn industry. No topic is off-limits, and every headline is a chance to ask: What’s really going on behind the scenes? Get ready for a whirlwind tour of the week’s news—challenging assumptions, questioning media narratives, and always asking, “Who really benefits?” Welcome to another eye-opening episode of Impact Theory LIVE. 00:00 Intro 02:30 Iran War Updates 10:00 Debating Iran Sanctions 25:22 Joe Kent on Tucker 41:00 RIP Chuck Norris 01:05:08 NYC spends $81,700 per homeless person 01:14:418Wealth and Taxes 01:21:00 Japans Porn Industry Collapse 01:25:30 Friday Funnies And as always: Do you need my help? STARTING a business: join me here inside ZERO TO FOUNDER (https://tombilyeu.com/zero-to-founder) SCALING a business: click here to see if you qualify (https://tombilyeu.com/scale) Get the exact systems, mindset shifts, and principles that built a $1B brand delivered straight to your inbox every week. Subscribe for free (https://tombilyeu.com) Check out our Video game - Project Kyzen: (https://projectkyzen.io/) Catch Me Streaming on Twitch -  (https://twitch.tv/tombilyeu) Link to IT discord: https://discord.gg/TZKJ2etPbT Tom's Favorite Things List:  https://amzn.to/41Ftt7e Learn more about Zero to Founder: https://hubs.la/Q03B2DqN0 Join the Kyzen Discord: https://discord.gg/8B3yyv7KHN