# Naval piercing: strait shooting in Iran war

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Published: 2026-05-05T09:55:16+00:00
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The Trump administration’s “ Project Freedom ” has done and will do little to boost traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. We examine an unsustainable standoff. A fashion influencer’s post addressed to President Vladimir Putin has brought Russians’ wider grumbling into the open. And how India’s notorious street noise comes with costs to human health .  Guests and host: Gregg Carlstrom, Middle East correspondent Arkady Ostrovsky, Russia editor Vishnu Padmanabhan, Asia correspondent Rosie Blau, co-host of “The Intelligence” Jason Palmer, co-host of “The Intelligence” Topics covered:  Iran war, Strait of Hormuz Russia, Vladimir Putin, influencers India, noise pollution, health Get a world of insights by subscribing to Economist Podcasts+ . For more information about how to access Economist Podcasts+, please visit our FAQs page or watch our video explaining how to link your account. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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