CGTN The Strait of Hormuz: A war racing against time

After an Israeli missile strike killed Iran’s Security Chief Ali Larijani, Tehran is vowing revenge. Meanwhile, US President Donald Trump is calling for international backup to force open the Strait of Hormuz, but allies are, so far, avoiding being drawn into the war.

In a surprising twist, a Pakistani-flagged tanker is reported to be the first non-Iranian vessel to transit the Strait, offering hope that more ships may soon be granted safe passage.

So what’s really happening behind the scenes? Is the Strait of Hormuz beginning to open, or does it risk turning into a new flashpoint? What does Europe’s refusal to answer Trump’s call for help reveal about transatlantic relations? Don’t miss out!

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Guests:
Wang Dan
China Director
Eurasia Group

Prof. John Quelch
Executive Vice Chancellor
Duke Kunshan University

Yang Xiyu
Political Analyst

Einar Tangen
Senior Fellow
Center for International Governance Innovation

00:00 – Intro
02:00 – Impact of the assassination on the war
03:31 – Can Israel achieve its goals, or will it spiral?
05:47 – Has Trump’s China trip been postponed?
08:40 – China’s role in the Strait of Hormuz
10:28 – What the postponement reveals about Trump’s position
14:07 – What will happen after 100 days of conflict?
14:54 – How the conflict is impacting the global economy
19:21 – Are we heading toward stagflation?
22:33 – How much time does Trump have to end the war?
24:06 – Can China–US cooperation ease the crisis?
27:43 – What is Europe’s position right now?

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