A commentary analyzing the apparent resurgence of Iranian military activity following claims by Donald Trump that Iran’s armed forces had been completely wiped out, questioning the credibility of such assertions and the broader narrative of divine support for U.S. military action
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Barry Soper, senior political correspondent. So that's hello, Barry. Good afternoon Heather. So Trump is planning to blockade the Strait. Yeah, the rhetoric's really wound up, hasn't it? It's quite interesting that Responding to the assurance by Trump that a blockade will be made of any and all ships trying to enter or leave the strait, Iran's naval forces, they've said that any military vessels approaching the waterway would be dealt with severely. So that's the old rhetoric. But I've got to say Prime Minister Chris Luxon seems a little bewildered. about what the President's on about and certainly no calls gone out for us to be part of any international effort in the Strait that Trump's also talked about to keep the Strait open.
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overblown and unsubstantiated claims of destruction
The mullahs’ military miracle – back from the dead inside three daysdangerous escalation of geopolitical posturing
Barry Soper: Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent on Donald Trump's plan to blockade the Strait of HormuzSpotted something wrong on this page? Report a correction.
