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Iran War Day 45: US Blockades Strait of Hormuz as Trump Warns China
Season 1
Episode 45
Published 1 month, 2 weeks ago
Description
On Day 45 of the Iran War, the United States has escalated the conflict by ordering a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, following the collapse of high-level talks in Islamabad.
With the ceasefire still technically in place but rapidly narrowing, this episode examines the strategic, economic, and geopolitical consequences of the blockade.
Key developments covered:
- The US Navy begins enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports and shipping routes
- Iran issues direct threats in the Strait of Hormuz
- Donald Trump warns China against supplying air defence systems to Iran
- Why the Islamabad negotiations failed after 21 hours of talks
- What this means for global oil markets and energy security
With just eight days remaining on the ceasefire timeline, the risk of escalation is rising — and the next moves from Iran, China, and the United States could define the outcome of this conflict.
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