The Strait Illusion: Why This Strategy Fails
From American Power by Chad Scott, Nat Towsen, Mr. Global
April 15, 2026 · 53 min · Episode 3
About this episode
The episode discusses the challenges and contradictions of enforcing a blockade against Iran amidst economic and military considerations.
People in this episode
Host: Nat Towsen
Guest: Matt Randolph
Topics covered
- energy strategy
- military logistics
- Iran oil shipments
- blockade enforcement
- nuclear powers
- economic pressure
Keywords
- blockade
- Iran
- oil shipments
- military strategy
- economic pressure
- nuclear powers
- logistics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Navy
Places: Iran, U.S.
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