March 11, 2026
Trump Threatens Iran over Strait of Hormuz
Center for a New American Security program director Stacie Pettyjohn joined BBC News to discuss the war in Iran, Iranian threats to mine the Strait of Hormuz, and the challenges facing other states in the Gulf.
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