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Some countries threaten action against Iran\u2019s blockade of waterway.<\/p>\n
When the US and Israel launched their joint offensive on Iran more than a month ago, Tehran moved quickly to block the Strait of Hormuz.<\/p>\n
Since then, the Revolutionary Guard has allowed some vessels to transit. But the majority, about 3,000, are stranded.<\/p>\n list of 3 items<\/span>end of list<\/span><\/section>\n And Iran is accused of holding the global economy hostage.<\/p>\n On Thursday, the UK hosted a meeting of 40 countries to discuss the situation.<\/p>\n The gathering yielded no concrete results, except for an acknowledgement that further consultations were needed.<\/p>\n So, how should the Strait of Hormuz and other vital shipping routes be governed in times of war?<\/p>\n Presenter:<\/strong> Rishaad Salamat<\/p>\n Guests:<\/strong><\/p>\n Hassan Ahmadian \u2013 Associate professor at the University of Tehran<\/p>\n Rockford Weitz \u2013 Maritime studies programme director at Tufts University\u2019s Fletcher School<\/p>\n Craig Murray \u2013 Maritime specialist and former maritime section head of the UK\u2019s Foreign Office<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Published On 3 Apr 2026<\/span>3 Apr 2026<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\nRecommended Stories <\/h2>\n