EPISODE · May 9, 2026 · 25 MIN
Day 71: US F-18S Disable Iranian Tankers in Hormuz
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US fighter jets have executed surgical strikes on Iranian tanker smokestacks to enforce a maritime blockade, leaving 1,600 vessels paralyzed in the Strait of Hormuz. While diplomatic rhetoric maintains a fragile ceasefire, the tactical reality reveals an active campaign of economic attrition.The episode also examines how the subdued Russian Victory Day parade highlights a growing global diplomatic blind spot as resources are diverted from the Middle East.Verified documents and data: nbn.fmSources for this episode are available at: https://nbn.fm/war-desk/episode/ep146About 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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US fighter jets have executed surgical strikes on Iranian tanker smokestacks to enforce a maritime blockade, leaving 1,600 vessels paralyzed in the Strait of Hormuz. While diplomatic rhetoric maintains a fragile ceasefire, the tactical reality reveals an active campaign of economic attrition. The episode also examines how the subdued Russian Victory Day parade highlights a growing global diplomatic blind spot as resources are diverted from the Middle East. Verified documents and data: nbn.fm ...
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