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https://www.npr.org/2026/04/24/nx-s1-5797793/thousands-of-seafarers-stranded-by-ongoing-us-blockade-on-strait-of-hormuz
Thousands of seafarers stranded by ongoing U.S. blockade on Strait of Hormuz : NPR
Apr 24, 2026 - As the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports drags on, thousands of seafarers are stranded on ships, and economic shockwaves ripple around the world.
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https://www.npr.org/2026/04/06/nx-s1-5775543/medical-supplies-stuck-dubai-clinics-world-face-shortages
Medical supplies stuck as Iran war snarls shipping in the Strait of Hormuz : NPR
Apr 6, 2026 - The war in Iran has slowed down international shipping, much of which contains medical and humanitarian goods destined for Asia and Africa.
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https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5775543
Medical supplies stuck as Iran war snarls shipping in the Strait of Hormuz : NPR
Apr 6, 2026 - The war in Iran has slowed down international shipping, much of which contains medical and humanitarian goods destined for Asia and Africa.
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https://www.npr.org/tags/145159424/strait-of-hormuz
Strait of Hormuz : NPR
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https://www.npr.org/2026/04/19/nx-s1-5790378/iran-us-hormuz-closed-impossible
U.S. seizes Iranian cargo ship in Strait of Hormuz : NPR
Apr 19, 2026 - The U.S. has taken custody of an Iranian-flagged cargo ship in the Strait of Hormuz after firing on its engine room, President Trump said in a post on social...
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https://www.npr.org/2026/03/26/nx-s1-5761882/iran-war-peace-conditions
Trump extends deadline for Iran to open Strait of Hormuz : NPR
Mar 26, 2026 - President Trump said he'll hold off on striking Iran's power plants until April 6, postponing a deadline for Iran to let ships transit safely through the...
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https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5789861
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again, ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon holds : NPR
Apr 19, 2026 - A fragile ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon is holding at the same time Iran announced it has closed the Strait of Hormuz again.
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https://www.npr.org/2026/04/06/g-s1-116535/up-first-newsletter-trump-strait-of-hormuz-artemis-two-lunar-flyby-savannah-nancy-guthrie-ada
Up First briefing: Strait of Hormuz; Artemis II; Savannah Guthrie; ADA : NPR
Apr 6, 2026 - Trump threatened to bomb Iran's power plants and bridges unless it opens the Strait of Hormuz. And, NASA's Artemis II crew prepares to make its closest...
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https://www.npr.org/2026/04/17/g-s1-117788/middle-east-conflict-israel-lebanon-us-updates
Iran says Strait of Hormuz is open, Trump says U.S. blockade continues : NPR
Apr 17, 2026 - Iran's foreign minister declared the Strait of Hormuz is open, following the start of an Israel-Lebanon ceasefire. President Trump swiftly responded that the...
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https://www.npr.org/transcripts/nx-s1-5798464
Strait Of Hormuz Shipping Crisis, Marijuana Reclassification, Georgia Wildfires : Up First from NPR...
Apr 24, 2026 - President Trump says he is prepared to wait for the best deal to end the war with Iran, even as he orders the Navy to shoot any boat caught laying mines in the...
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