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Iran War Week 3: Strikes on Iran, Fuel Prices Spike, Bitcoin & Free Speech Crackdown | WTP #146
Episode 144
Monday, 16 March, 2026
The Iran conflict rages into its third week—no end in sight. Sal Assante delivers raw updates: US-Israel strikes hammer Iranian missile sites, nuclear facilities like Natanz, internal security, and Tehran itself, with reports of massive civilian displacement (3.2M+ fleeing), school casualties, and regime resilience under new Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei vowing to choke the Strait of Hormuz. Domestically: Skyrocketing fuel prices/inflation crush Americans, government ramps up censorship on war coverage and independent reporting, Epstein files stay buried amid propaganda. Crypto twist—Bitcoin surges ~7% to ~$71K+ as a hedge amid turmoil, defying expectations as gold stalls and stocks dip. "The machine" drives endless war regardless of promises—civilian costs mount, free speech threatened. Mobilize, dissent, stay vocal. 🔗 Useful Links:Follow on Substack: https://wethepatriots.substack.com/Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC0Z_Rt_SiPa_HGuyyNW5fLwFollow Sal on Social Media:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/salassante?utm_source=ig_web_button_share_sheet&igsh=ZDNlZDc0MzIxNw==X.com: @Sal_assante4Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:31 - Analysis of Iran's missile stockpile and US military outlook01:05 - Domestic fallout, including economic impacts and government censorship03:20 - Challenges faced by US military strategy and the unintended consequences08:55 - Political shifts and military engagement under Trump's administration09:25 - Casualty reports and the escalation of violence, including civilian casualties17:01 - Non-transparent government actions and dismantling public trust17:54 - Parallels with past US wars and propaganda manipulation18:16 - Reflection on political promises versus reality in leadership21:37 - Why Bitcoin no longer correlates with global turmoil as it once did25:13 - Closing remarks: urging listeners to stay informed and vocal
