Is Donald Trump on an Relentless Quest to Corner Iran? | Inside Story

Oil production, prices and politics require a delicate balance. Donald Trump is urging oil-producing countries except Iran to boost output. He hopes that will keep prices low - and motorists happy with cheaper fuel - as he tries to force the Iranians out of the market.

Trump's pressuring allies to stop buying Iranian oil as a tactic to make Iranian leaders negotiate a new nuclear deal, after he pulled out of the 2015 agreement two months ago. Iran says it will find ways to export its oil, despite what he does.

So how much support can Trump garner for his economic assault against Iran?

Presenter: Elizabeth Puranam | Guests: Mohammad Marandi - University of Tehran; Scott Lucas - University of Birmingham; Anjli Raval - Oil & Gas Correspondent, Financial Times