Bryan Clark appears on CNN to discuss Iran’s strategy of using the Strait of Hormuz against the West. He explores potential solutions for protecting tanker traffic through the strait, including naval escorts and coordinated defenses. Clark notes that securing these critical shipping routes should be a collective allied effort, as disruptions affect the global market, not just a single country.
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Russian President Vladimir Putin looks on during a meeting at the Kremlin in Moscow late on April 29, 2026. (Getty Images)