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Washington says its blockade and sanctions are crushing Iran. So why did diesel just hit $9.99 at California pumps — and why did Iran’s deadline run out with no deal? Sabrina Salvati and Zulfiqar Ali on who is really being squeezed, what our sources in Tehran and Islamabad describe, and what happens next. In this episode: — Record diesel: California’s average hit $8.25 a gallon (EIA, week of 21 Sept) and some stations maxed their displays at $9.99 — The eight Marines hurt in a 14 Sept Iranian missile strike that was not announced at the time (NBC News) — What Transition Protocol’s sources say happened when 18 tankers tried the Omani side of the Strait of Hormuz — Saudi Arabia’s search for help — and, per our sources, who turned it down — Iran’s “four or five days” deadline, and Trump’s rejection of Iran’s proposal — The Axios report on sanctions relief and frozen assets — and Trump’s denial — Bab el-Mandeb, Yanbu and the East-West pipeline: why one barrel is being squeezed from both ends — Why a ground war in Iran’s mountains would be a catastrophe Sourcing note: Claims attributed to “our sources” are Transition Protocol’s own reporting and have not been independently confirmed. Figures quoted by speakers are labelled on screen where they differ from published data. This episode was recorded on 28 September 2026; an on-screen update covers developments after recording. Chapters: 0:00 Who’s really being squeezed? 0:47 $9.99 diesel and the off-ramp Trump skipped 2:08 Iraq’s streets vs Washington’s flight ban 5:42 The sanctions nobody will enforce 8:27 The attack the Pentagon didn’t announce 10:13 Relief for Iran? Officials say yes. Trump says “NOTHING” 12:26 18 tankers: what our sources say happened 14:07 The UN room that emptied 16:53 Netanyahu’s quiet trip to the UAE 18:30 The October 7 reporting 20:41 Saudi Arabia’s SOS — and who said no 22:48 Two straits, one squeeze 24:35 32% and the MAGA split 27:56 Wait till winter 29:34 The deadline 32:20 Why Israel stopped striking Iran 35:06 Inside Tehran — and a million volunteers 36:43 Granite mountains: why a ground war fails 39:01 How does this end? #Iran #StraitOfHormuz #DieselPrices