Who Loses More In Strait Of Hormuz Closure And Blockade— US Or Iran? Expert Weighs In

BusinessWho Loses More In Strait Of Hormuz Closure And Blockade— US Or Iran? Expert Weighs InByForbesTV,Forbes Staff.Follow AuthorApr 22, 2026, 01:15pm EDT--:-- / --:--This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.This voice experience is generated by AI. Learn more.With just hours left before it was set to expire, President Donald Trump announced he was extending the ceasefire with Iran. This time, there wasn’t a specific deadline, but said the pause in fighting would be in effect until Iran’s government submits a proposal and talks wrap up “one way or the other.” Trump said the U.S. blockade on Iranian ports is still imposed, which an Iranian spokesperson earlier this week called a war crime. Less than 24 hours after Trump’s announcement, Iran attacked three tankers in the Strait of Hormuz and seized two, according to the country’s state-affiliated media. Dr. Rosemary Kelanic, the director of the Middle East Program at Defense Priorities, joined "Forbes Newsroom" to discuss. Watch the full interview above. Got a tip? Share confidential information with Forbes.Editorial StandardsReprints & Permissions