# Bremmer Says Iran’s Leverage Is Real but Will Diminish

https://mins.news/en/video/55260

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-09-11 22:23 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I3JFL6jB26s

> Ian Bremmer says disruptions to Saudi Arabia’s East-West pipeline and the Houthis’ ability to threaten the Bab el-Mandeb Strait show how weaker regional powers can gain leverage through disruption. He says Iran’s leverage is substantial now, but expects countries to build resilience and reduce their exposure to Tehran over time.

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