Has the Strait of Hormuz Chokepoint Become a Checkpoint for Iranian Shipping?
March 18, 2026
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as posted by the channelThis episode looks at the importance of maritime chokepoints over the past five years and how Iran has begun to control shipping egressing from the Strait of Hormuz by requiring sailing into Iranian waters and clear its passage. We also review the March 17, 2026 Joint Maritime INformation Center report, examine the latest attack on a Kuwaiti gas carrier in the Gulf of Oman, discuss President Trump's announcement to go it alone regarding escorts, and the impact the closure is having on mariners.
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