EPISODE · Apr 9, 2026 · 25 MIN
Q&A: Iran’s leverage, Hormuz tolls & will Trump leave NATO?
from Christiane Amanpour Presents: The Ex Files
In this week’s Q&A, Christiane and Jamie discuss whether Trump’s handling of Iran has created a dangerous new source of power for Tehran - one that could end with Iran implementing tolls to re-open the Strait of Hormuz.They also examine whether any diplomatic solution exists without direct US leadership, and whether Europe, the Gulf states and China are now being forced to shape a new balance of power in the region.Finally, they look at the broader political consequences of American retreat: what happens to NATO, Europe and democracy itself when the United States is no longer treated as a dependable leader?This episode was recorded on Monday 6 April.
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Q&A: Iran’s leverage, Hormuz tolls & will Trump leave NATO?
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