
Episode 854 • • 2:13:53 - 2:15:45
854: Premedicated
Iranian Vessel Confrontation in the Strait of Hormuz
Iranian vessels reportedly came within 300 yards of the USS Nitze in the Strait of Hormuz, prompting the U.S. destroyer to fire warning flares. The hosts question the timing of these provocations following the recent nuclear deal and prisoner exchange. They speculate on the shifting diplomatic dynamics between the U.S., Iran, and Saudi Arabia, noting the conflicting reports on the severity of the encounter.
