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US threatens to block Strait of Hormuz: Trump ‘playing his last card’, former NATO general says
Gavin Lee is joined by General Jean-Paul Palomeros, former Supreme Allied Commander for NATO's Transformation and French Air Force veteran, to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East. In light of President Trump's recent threats to impose a military blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, Palomeros offers his insights into the strategic moves unfolding, particularly the shifting dynamics in US and NATO involvement. Palomeros discusses the risks of escalation, the potential impact on global trade, and the broader geopolitical consequences.
Gavin Lee is joined by General Jean-Paul Palomeros, former Supreme Allied Commander for NATO's Transformation and French Air Force veteran, to discuss the latest developments in the Middle East. In light of President Trump's recent threats to impose a military blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, Palomeros offers his insights into the strategic moves unfolding, particularly the shifting dynamics in US and NATO involvement. Palomeros discusses the risks of escalation, the potential impact on global trade, and the broader geopolitical consequences.
