4/13/26: Trump Blockades Hormuz Strait, Negotiations Break Down, Gas Prices Spike

April 13, 2026·1h 3m·2-min readroundtablenews

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The U.S. imposed a naval blockade on Iran after failed negotiations in Islamabad, demanding total nuclear disarmament — a red line Iran cannot accept — while Iran maintains control over the Strait of Hormuz, creating a dangerous stalemate that risks global economic disruption and potentia

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Guest

Trita Parsi

roundtable on Breaking Points with Krystal and Saagar

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Donald TrumpTrita ParsiRory JohnstonJD VanceHossein Amir-Abdollahian

Books

JCPOA

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US Central Command

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DiplomacyForeign PolicyGeopoliticsMilitary HistoryPolitical NewsUs Politics

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