Trump’s Risky Strategy to Blockade Iran’s Blockade
The Daily
- Published
- April 15, 2026
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- 27:18
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- Last updated
- Apr 17, 2026
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Over a month into a war with Iran that has no clear end, President Trump has enforced a blockade, which went into effect on Monday at the Strait of Hormuz. The New York Times reporters David E. Sanger, Rebecca F. Elliott and Eric Schmitt discuss the strategy behind the blockade, the dangers that it poses and whether or not it’s actually working. Guest: Da…
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Over a month into a war with Iran that has no clear end, President Trump has enforced a blockade, which went into effect on Monday at the Strait of Hormuz. The New York Times reporters David E. Sanger, Rebecca F. Elliott and Eric Schmitt discuss the strategy behind the blockade, the dangers that it poses and whether or not it’s actually working. Guest: David E. Sanger, a White House and national security correspondent for The New York Times. Rebecca F. Elliott covers energy for The New York Time
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