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The Strait of Hormuz Showdown

13.04.2026
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President Trump’s announcement that the U.S. military would blockade the Strait of Hormuz sets up a risky showdown to control the strategic chokepoint. WSJ’s Vera Bergengruen explains what the blockade could look like, explores the global economic damage caused by the conflict and discusses what could come next in the war. Jessica Mendoza hosts.

Further Listening:
- In Iran, an Uneasy Calm Amid a Cease-Fire

Will the U.S.-Iran Cease-Fire Hold?

Israel Wants "Decisive Victory" in Iran. Is It Succeeding?

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