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Join Bryan Dean Wright, former CIA Operations Officer, as he dives into today's top stories shaping America and the world. In this Monday Headline Brief of The Wright Report, Bryan unpacks the collapse of U.S.-Iran peace talks in Pakistan and a dramatic new escalation: President Trump's naval blockade in the Gulf of Oman, designed to counter Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz and shift leverage over global oil flows.

He explains why negotiations broke down over Iran's refusal to abandon its nuclear program, despite major concessions, and how the new U.S. strategy aims to "blockade the blockade" by controlling maritime access before ships even reach Hormuz. Bryan also connects the dots on the broader geopolitical play, arguing that the real target is China—whose economy depends heavily on Iranian and Middle Eastern energy—and why Beijing is now considering new military support for Tehran.

Plus, Bryan breaks down rising risks in the region, including Iranian mine threats, potential naval confrontations, and the possibility of escalation between the U.S. and China. He closes with key takeaways on the future of the conflict, including the likelihood of prolonged energy price volatility and the high-stakes gamble at the heart of America's strategy to reshape global power dynamics.

"And you shall know the truth, and the truth shall make you free." - John 8:32

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