Strait of Hormuz Tension Escalates

Strait of Hormuz Tension Escalates

May 4, 2026 · 49 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and the implications of a potential coup attempt against Vladimir Putin based on new intelligence reports.

Tonight, how to square the president's initiative for securing the Strait of Hormuz with how relatively easy it is to shut it down with mines. Plus, is Vladimir Putin bracing for a coup attempt? What a new intelligence report, obtained by CNN, says about that, and the steps he seems to be taking to reduce the risk. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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