Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a dangerous gamble | The Economist
April 14, 2026
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as posted by the channelDonald Trump is betting economic strangulation of Iran will succeed where the war has failed. America has imposed its own blockade in the Strait of Hormuz, targeting traffic to and from Iranian ports and coastal areas. The Economist’s defence editor Shashank Joshi and Rosie Blau, co-host of The Intelligence podcast, examine whether the blockade could trigger a global energy shock and renewed escalation.
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