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Strait of Hormuz blockade escalates tensions between U.S. and Iran

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain strained as President Trump said the U.S. military would blockade the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News contributor Elliot Ackerman, a former CIA officer and Marine Corps veteran, joins with more.

Published April 13, 2026, 4:33 PM
Updated April 13, 2026, 5:28 PM4.5K
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Strait of Hormuz blockade escalates tensions between U.S. and Iran

Tensions between the U.S. and Iran remain strained as President Trump said the U.S. military would blockade the Strait of Hormuz. CBS News contributor Elliot Ackerman, a former CIA officer and Marine Corps veteran, joins with more.

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