How to get through the Strait of Hormuz
Planet Money
- Published
- April 14, 2026
- Duration
- 18:53
- Summary source
- description
- Last updated
- Jun 10, 2026
Discusses The United States has been at war with Iran since February 28th. And for a month and a half, Iran’s …
Summary
The United States has been at war with Iran since February 28th. And for a month and a half, Iran’s main leverage over the U.S. has been their control over the Strait of Hormuz — a key global shipping route. Iran has attacked ships that try to pass without approval. And recently they’ve insinuated that one part of the Strait — the part near Oman — is not …
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The United States has been at war with Iran since February 28th. And for a month and a half, Iran’s main leverage over the U.S. has been their control over the Strait of Hormuz — a key global shipping route. Iran has attacked ships that try to pass without approval. And recently they’ve insinuated that one part of the Strait — the part near Oman — is not safe. Which means that captains had to go right by Iran’s shores to get through the Strait … effectively creating a chokepoint for the global e