Today's focus is on sanctions: what are they, and how have the Trump Administration used them recently in Iran and Turkey? Phil and Cooper discuss the impact of these decisions on these already-struggling economies, and what the US is hoping to gain. Also, Dinesh D'Souza struggled to make another movie.

• US reimposes sanctions as Iran deal crumbles (Bryant Harris)
• Sanctions threaten Iran's dream of becoming Eurasian transport hub (Mohsen Shariatinia)
• China set to fill vacuum left by French carmakers exiting Iran (Mohsen Shariatinia)
• Why is Europe underplaying its hand on Iran? (Axel Hellman)
• US hopes new sanctions fuel Iran protests (Laura Rozen)
• Trump makes good on threat to sanction Turkey (Bryant Harris)
• Turkey fumes over US sanctions, vows to retaliate (Semih Idiz)
• Turkey remains defiant in row with US over pastor as deal falls through (Amberin Zaman)
• Brunson affair taking economic toll on Turkey (Amberin Zaman)

Music: Simge - Miş Miş (iTunes | Spotify | YouTube)