Hormuz clash ERUPTS as Trump threatens LETHAL force

from Today Explained · host Today Explained

In late April 2026, a major maritime crisis erupted in the Strait of Hormuz after President Trump authorized the U.S. Navy to use lethal force against Iranian vessels. The order follows a series of naval skirmishes and Iran's continued use of sea mines to blockade the strategic waterway. Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Apr 27, 2026

Embed this episode

Attribution link and audio player

NOW PLAYING

Hormuz clash ERUPTS as Trump threatens LETHAL force

0:00 6:14

1×

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

Share this episode

Similar Episodes

Full Episode for Friday April 17, 2026

Apr 18, 2026 ·22m

Full Episode for Thursday April 16, 2026

Apr 17, 2026 ·22m

Full Episode for Wednesday April 15, 2026

Apr 16, 2026 ·22m

Full Episode for Tuesday April 14, 2026

Apr 15, 2026 ·23m

Full Episode for Monday April 13, 2026

Apr 14, 2026 ·22m

Full Episode for Friday April 10, 2026

Apr 11, 2026 ·22m

Similar Podcasts

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of Today Explained?

This episode is 6 minutes long.

When was this Today Explained episode published?

This episode was published on April 27, 2026.

Is there a transcript available for this episode?

Yes, a full transcript is available for this episode. You can read the complete transcript on the episode page.

Can I download this Today Explained episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.

URL copied to clipboard!