What would it take for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?
Episode Ep 1494 24 min 14s

What would it take for Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz?

Several countries say they will take action against Iran's near-total closure of the Strait of Hormuz. But with no end in sight to the war, what would make Tehran open the waterway? And is using force an option?

In this episode: 

  • Hassan Ahmadian, Associate Professor at the University of Tehran
  • Rockford Weitz, Maritime Studies Program Director at Tufts University's Fletcher School
  • Craig Murray, Maritime specialist and former Maritime Section head of the UK's Foreign Office

Host: Rishaad Salamat

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