July 14th, 2026: Trump Just Reimposed the Naval Blockade on Iran & Ukraine Targets Russia at Sea
The episode covers a sharp escalation in U.S.-Iran tensions as President Trump reinstates a naval blockade on Iran and proposes charging a 20% 'security fee' on cargo through the Strait of Hormuz, while regional conflict expands with Houthi missile attacks on Saudi Arabia and Ukraine inte
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