# Elijah Magnier: Trump Orders Iran Blockade, Slaps 20% Toll on Ships in Hormuz

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Podcast: [Dialogue Works](https://stenobird.com/podcast/dialogue-works-7032198)
Published: 2026-07-14T00:15:45+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/dialogue-works/episodes/elijah-magnier-trump-orders-iran-blockade-slaps-20-toll-on-s
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## Resource

Escalating Middle East tensions take center stage in this in-depth analysis. The discussion covers the US threat to impose a blockade and tolls on the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran’s strategic retaliation against US military assets across GCC nations, including recent strikes in Oman, Kuwait, and Bahrain. It also highlights the critical situation in Yemen, where Saudi attacks on Sana’a’s airport could trigger severe retaliation against Saudi oil infrastructure and Red Sea navigation, threatening global energy markets. Plus, insights into the lack of a coherent US strategy, shifting regional alliances, and Turkey’s F-35 and S-400 negotiations. A must-watch for understanding the high-stakes dynamics shaping West Asia today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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