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Sen. Rand Paul on the Strait of Hormuz and Why Iran Has Incentives to Keep It Open

Mar 12, 2026 · 0:02:15

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Senator Rand Paul discusses the strategic importance of the Strait of Hormuz.
He explains why Iran has reasons to keep the strait open.
The economic and geopolitical implications for Iran are explored.

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