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U.S. strikes Iran after tanker attacks in Strait of Hormuz

Season 2026 Episode 139 | 4m 43s

The U.S. military launched new strikes against Iran in response to Iranian attacks on three commercial vessels that were transiting the Strait of Hormuz. The Trump administration also revoked a key waiver that allowed the sale of Iranian oil. Geoff Bennett discussed what the latest developments could mean for the global oil supply with maritime security expert Ian Ralby.

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