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U.S. and Iranian dueling naval blockades are at an almost total standstill

NPR | By Greg Myre,

Steve Inskeep

Published April 30, 2026 at 5:48 AM CDT

There's no end in sight for the dueling U.S. and Iranian naval blockades. This raises a host of challenges as for the possibility of an extended standoff or a resumption of hostilities.

Greg Myre

Greg Myre is a national security correspondent with a focus on the intelligence community, a position that follows his many years as a foreign correspondent covering conflicts around the globe.

Steve Inskeep

Steve Inskeep is a host of NPR's Morning Edition, as well as NPR's morning news podcast Up First.