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EPISODE · Apr 18, 2026 · 28 MIN

Day 50: US Navy Blockade and Mines Paralyze Hormuz

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Despite political claims of an open waterway, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed as Iranian sea mines and a US naval blockade interdict commercial shipping. This operational gridlock forces a standoff between President Trump and Iranian leadership, while European allies express growing concern over the impact on global energy security.For the full record of documents and data, visit wardesk.fm.Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep124About War DeskWar Desk is an investigative podcast using AI-assisted analysis of military intelligence, diplomatic signals, and conflict data to assess global war risk, with sources and references published on our website for verification.Subscribe to NBN's NewsletterGet new investigations, new shows, and the raw intelligence you won't find anywhere else straight to your inbox.Sign up at nbn.fm/newsletter.

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Despite political claims of an open waterway, the Strait of Hormuz remains effectively closed as Iranian sea mines and a US naval blockade interdict commercial shipping. This operational gridlock forces a standoff between President Trump and Iranian leadership, while European allies express growing concern over the impact on global energy security. For the full record of documents and data, visit wardesk.fm. Sources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep124 Abou...

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