Iran War Day 45: US Blockades Strait of Hormuz as Trump Warns China

On Day 45 of the Iran War, the United States has escalated the conflict by ordering a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, following the collapse of high-level talks in Islamabad.With the ceasefire still technically in place but rapidly narrowing, this episode examines the strategic, economic, and geopolitical consequences of the blockade.Key developments covered:The US Navy begins enforcing a blockade on Iranian ports and shipping routesIran issues direct threats in the Strait of HormuzDonald Trump warns China against supplying air defence systems to IranWhy the Islamabad negotiations failed after 21 hours of talksWhat this means for global oil markets and energy securityWith just eight days remaining on the ceasefire timeline, the risk of escalation is rising — and the next moves from Iran, China, and the United States could define the outcome of this conflict.Follow Epic Fury: The US-Iran War Podcast for daily, fact-based coverage of the war as it unfolds.