Fault Lines Episode 577: Tankers and Tehran: Russia Fills the Gap

Today, Jess, Jamil, Les, and Morgan unpack how the war with Iran is reshaping global energy markets and giving Russia an unexpected boost. As supplies tighten, the demand for Russian oil has surged and the U.S. has temporarily eased restrictions on certain Russian shipments. At the same time, tensions with NATO and coordination with European partners remain uneven. Is this a temporary stabilization measure or a longer term policy? How does easing restrictions affect the war in Ukraine and Moscow’s broader leverage? What other options did the administration have to address the energy crunch? Check out the answers to these questions and more in this episode of Fault Lines. @nottvjessjones @morganlroach @lestermunson @jamil_n_jaffer Like what we're doing here? Be sure to rate, review, and

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Fault Lines Episode 577: Tankers and Tehran: Russia Fills the Gap is an episode from Fault Lines by National Security Institute.

This episode is 12:42 long.

This episode was published on Apr 1, 2026.

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