REDUCE CONFLICT

“On today’s show, a source inside Iran tells us how ships had been getting through the strait, and how the tollbooth Iran set up works.”

“The United States has been at war with Iran since February 28th. And for a month and a half, Iran’s main leverage over the U.S. has been their control over the Strait of Hormuz — a key global shipping route.”

“Iran has attacked ships that try to pass without approval. And recently they’ve insinuated that one part of the Strait — the part near Oman — is not safe.”

“Which means that captains had to go right by Iran’s shores to get through the Strait … effectively creating a chokepoint for the global economy.”

“And we ask: What does this all mean for the global economy? This episode of Planet Money was hosted by Nick Fountain.”