Strait Of Hormuz
Discover key takeaways from 24 podcast episodes about this topic.

Pepe Escobar: China JUST Humiliated Trump’s Sanctions – Iran NOW Controls Hormuz
Pepe Escobar argues that the US has suffered a comprehensive strategic defeat in its conflict with Iran, leading to a new geopolitical order where Iran, backed by Russia and China, now controls the Strait of Hormuz and dictates terms for global energy transit.

PBS News Hour full episode, May 5, 2026
This episode details escalating U.S.-Iran tensions over the Strait of Hormuz, the impact of a Supreme Court ruling on congressional redistricting, a rare hantavirus outbreak on a cruise ship, and the devastating civilian toll of Israeli strikes in Lebanon.

BREAKING: IRGC Attacks U.S. Ships; Iran Nuclear Fears Spike; U.S. & IDF Prep Strike? | TBN Israel
Iran's escalating aggression in the Strait of Hormuz and against the UAE is pushing the Middle East to a breaking point, revealing internal rifts within Iranian leadership and forcing the US and Israel to consider immediate military responses while the nuclear threat persists.

LIVE: Multiple Explosions In Iran - IRGC Attacks UAE Again - Trump Ready To Launch
Secretary of State Marco Rubio details the US's 'Project Freedom' to counter Iran's blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, outlining a defensive military operation, crippling economic sanctions, and diplomatic efforts to restore global trade and prevent nuclear proliferation.

Col. Larry Wilkerson: Iran ROCKS Two U.S. Destroyers – 30 Refueling Jets Airborne! WAR IS HERE
Col. Larry Wilkerson dissects the US's precarious military posture in the Strait of Hormuz, exposing a disconnect between official rhetoric and operational reality, while highlighting a rapid global power shift away from the US dollar.

Seyed M. Marandi: One Strike Wiped Out Trump’s Entire Plan – It’s Over
Iran asserts control over the Strait of Hormuz, leveraging global economic pressure and strategic patience to counter US and allied aggression, which is seen as failing and self-damaging.

BREAKING: Iran FIRES On Emirates; U.S. Opens Hormuz; IDF On High Alert | TBN Israel
Iran's recent missile attacks on the UAE and its continued nuclear program escalate Middle East tensions, pushing the US and Israel closer to a wider conflict while exposing internal Iranian regime fractures and a global information war.

Trump Wants $1 BILLION in Taxpayer Money for His Ballroom | Morning Shots Live
The Bulwark hosts dissect how Republicans are pushing a $1 billion taxpayer-funded 'East Wing modernization' for Trump's vanity ballroom, while simultaneously navigating a tense standoff with Iran and Ukraine's surprising resilience.

John Helmer: China’s Unthinkable Move, Iran’s Response to US, New Middle East Reality
Geopolitical analyst John Helmer dissects Trump's Middle East strategy, Iran's countermoves in the Strait of Hormuz, and the potential for a US-China 'hegemonic partnership' at the expense of Russia and Iran.

BREAKING: Arab States Prepare To Launch Attack In Iran - Israel On Standby
Following renewed Iranian missile and drone attacks on the UAE, Saudi Arabia and the UAE are discussing retaliation, while the US maintains its blockade strategy and Israel remains on high alert, amidst a perceived Iranian desire for war.

BREAKING: U.S. Warships Launch Hormuz Op., Iran SEETHES, Threatens Strike | TBN Israel
The U.S. launched 'Operation Liberty' to escort neutral ships through the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions with Iran, which views the move as a ceasefire violation and threatens military action, pushing the region to the brink of renewed conflict.

"I'm SICK Of It!" Iran War, Strait Of Hormuz Blockade & Tucker Carlson Row | With Megyn Kelly
Megyn Kelly and Piers Morgan, along with a panel, dissect the escalating Iran conflict, Israel's perceived influence on US foreign policy, and the weaponization of 'anti-Semitism' accusations to silence criticism, alongside a heated debate on political rhetoric.

Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar: Iran Strikes UAE – Fujairah on Fire, Air Defenses Active
Lt. Col. Anthony Aguilar breaks down the escalating military tensions in the Strait of Hormuz, detailing Iran's missile capabilities, US naval strategy, and the potential for a wider regional conflict involving the UAE, Israel, and Saudi Arabia.

BREAKING: IRGC Launch WAR On UAE - Missiles From Iran Target Dubai - U.S. Navy Enter Hormuz
Iran's IRGC launched a major preemptive missile and drone attack on the UAE and international vessels, leading to immediate US military retaliation and an anticipated severe response from the UAE, potentially involving an Arab coalition.

Daily Wire Layoffs + Tucker Called Out | PBD #790
This episode dives into the geopolitical chess game in the Strait of Hormuz, dissects the business missteps behind Daily Wire's layoffs, and critiques controversial judicial and economic policies, all while emphasizing the importance of principled leadership and media accountability.

Larry Johnson: BREAKING: Iran Fires Anti-Ship Ballistic Missiles at US Warship USS Canberra
Larry Johnson asserts that Iran has effectively shut down the Strait of Hormuz, rendering US efforts to reopen it futile and predicting a severe escalation of conflict with significant economic and geopolitical repercussions.

Col. Jacques Baud: Trump’s FINAL Play Just COLLAPSED Israel
Colonel Jacques Baud dissects the escalating US-Iran confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz, revealing how Trump's inconsistent policies and Israel's actions are destabilizing the Middle East and accelerating a shift towards a multipolar world order where US unilateralism is increasingly ineffective.

No Way Out? Breaking Down the Week 9 Strait of Hormuz Closure
Global shipping faces a historic crisis as dual blockades in the Strait of Hormuz, resurgent Somali piracy, and challenges to international maritime law disrupt oil and commodity flows, driving up prices and creating geopolitical instability.

BREAKING: Trump Deploys Military Towards Iran - IRGC Deal FAILS - U.S. Confirms 'Project Freedom'
President Trump rejected Iran's latest peace proposal and launched 'Project Freedom' to liberate the Strait of Hormuz, escalating tensions as Iran issues contradictory threats and deadlines.

Nima R. Alkhorshid: Trump’s Iran Warning BACKFIRES – Their Response Just ENDED It All
Iran's 14-point plan signals a new regional security architecture excluding the US, leveraging the Strait of Hormuz as a compensatory tool against Western sanctions and military presence.

PBS News Hour full episode, April 30, 2026
This episode covers the end of a government shutdown, the ongoing Iran War's impact on oil prices and global travel, Germany's rearmament efforts, changes to the U.S. immigration system, and new restrictions on SNAP benefits.

BREAKING: U.S. Seeks To UNLEASH New Hypersonic Missile In Iran; Regime Vows Retaliation | TBN Israel
The U.S. is deploying a new hypersonic missile and enforcing a severe naval blockade on Iran, leading to economic strangulation, internal regime struggles, and heightened regional tensions across multiple fronts.

"Netanyahu CONNED Trump!" Dave Smith Slams US-Iran War & Israel Ties | Feat. Bill O'Reilly
This episode features a fiery debate among conservative commentators on the ongoing US-Iran conflict, its geopolitical and economic fallout, and the fracturing of the American conservative right over Donald Trump's foreign policy.

BREAKING: U.S. BLOCKADE Chokes Iran; Navy Stops Gaza Flotilla | TBN Israel
The US naval blockade is economically choking Iran, forcing it to revive old oil tankers and face an imminent oil crisis, while European allies show reluctance to join a coalition, and Israel intercepts a Gaza flotilla deemed a Hamas provocation amidst rising anti-Semitism.