'A dangerous standoff' as Strait of Hormuz blockade continues

Apr 24, 2026, 09:26 AM en source ↗
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The competing US and Iranian blockades in the Strait of Hormuz have evolved into a tense battle of wills, with senior BBC correspondent Lyse Doucet warning of the escalating dangers of the standoff for global energy supplies.

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The US and Iran's rival blockades of the Strait of Hormuz have become a "test of wills", says Lyse Doucet.

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