Iran war: will Trump’s Hormuz blockade backfire?
Apr 14, 2026•27 min
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Episode description
Donald Trump’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz has come into force, but ships are reportedly still getting through, including a Chinese linked tanker.
So, what is actually going on right now? How long could this blockade last and what happens if American forces try to seize a Chinese linked vessel?
On this episode of the Fourcast, Alex Thomson is joined by retired US Rear Admiral Mark Montgomery and Times columnist and contributing editor Cindy Yu.
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