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US blockades the Strait of Hormuz - what is the impact?

It has been just over twenty four hours since the United States blockaded the Strait of Hormuz, b...

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17.30 14 Apr 2026


US blockades the Strait of Hormuz - what is the impact?


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17.30 14 Apr 2026


It has been just over twenty four hours since the United States blockaded the Strait of Hormuz, but it is still largely unclear how the US is going about fully enforcing the blockade. Ship tracking data over the past day has shown some ships managing to pass through the Strait. It comes as some proposals continue to be traded between the United States and Iran, but both appear far apart on agreement when it comes to Iran’s nuclear capabilities.

Joining Ciara to look at all this is Sean Bell, former Fighter Pilot, Military Analyst and Co-Host of the Red Matrix Podcast.

Image: Reuters


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