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EPISODE · Mar 16, 2026 · 21 MIN

Strait Of Hormuz Crisis, Donald Trump, Keir Starmer And Iran War Fallout

from Back of the Stand with Mark Saggers

As the Strait of Hormuz crisis deepens, Talk War examines the mounting pressure on Donald Trump, Keir Starmer and Britain’s allies as Iran’s blockade threatens global oil supplies and risks a wider economic shock. Former NATO Deputy Supreme Allied Commander Europe Sir Richard Shirreff warns Trump has “got himself in a hole”, while questioning whether the US ever had a clear endgame for the Iran conflict.Rear Admiral Chris Parry gives a hard-headed assessment of Britain’s response, arguing that the UK has looked hesitant, underprepared and strategically confused as HMS Dragon belatedly heads towards the region. The episode explores whether Britain should help reopen the Strait of Hormuz, what support NATO allies can realistically provide, and whether Starmer is right to resist being drawn further into a US-led war. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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