525 The U.S.–Iran Crisis, the Hormuz Blockade, and Donald Trump's fight with the Pope

The U.S.–Iran crisis has entered a volatile new phase—and the stakes are rising fast. In this episode, Ambassador Gordon Gray, veteran diplomat and the Kuwait Professor of Gulf and Arabian Peninsula Affairs at the Elliott School of International Affairs at George Washington University, breaks down the reality behind the rhetoric: from President Donald Trump’s inflammatory messaging to the strategic consequences unfolding in the Persian Gulf. See Privacy Policy at and California Privacy Notice at .

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This episode was published on Apr 16, 2026.

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