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EPISODE · Mar 13, 2026 · 48 MIN

As Washington plays down disruption, how safe is the Strait of Hormuz?

from The Monocle Daily · host Monocle

We assess the situation in the Strait of Hormuz as the US secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, downplays the disruption. Plus: Joanna Dudley and Rufus Didwiszus look ahead to their arts projects around the world.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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As Washington plays down disruption, how safe is the Strait of Hormuz?

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We assess the situation in the Strait of Hormuz as the US secretary of defense, Pete Hegseth, downplays the disruption. Plus: Joanna Dudley and Rufus Didwiszus look ahead to their arts projects around the world.  See omnystudio.com/listener for...

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