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Ships bash through Strait of Hormuz warzone as US-Iran peace talks grind to a halt

Ships bash through Strait of Hormuz warzone as US-Iran peace talks grind to a halt

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The Telegraph’s defence, security and foreign affairs podcast covering the conflict in Iran

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As US-Iran peace talks flounder in Qatar, stranded ship captains
are taking matters into their own hands to escape the Strait of
Hormuz warzone.

On today’s episode, Roland Oliphant talks to former Royal Navy
commander Tom Sharpe about how "free for all" is unfolding in the
Gulf, with commercial vessels losing patience and risking Iranian
fire to get out. They look at the credibility of Iranian claims
of a grounded cargo ship, how the US Navy is bearing up, and why
Iran may not have laid any mines so far - but could do
soon.

Plus, a deep dive into the furious political fallout over the
UK's new Defence Investment Plan. Commander Sharpe delivers a
scathing assessment of the decisions shaping a "hybrid navy,"
explaining why it is absolute madness to mothball the Royal
Navy's Type 45 destroyers in favor of uncrewed drones.

CONTRIBUTORS:

Roland Oliphant, co-host and chief foreign affairs analyst
@RolandOliphant

Tom Sharpe, former Royal Navy commander and columnist
@TomSharpe134

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CONTENT REFERENCED:

One thing we cannot do is return to business as usual in the
Strait of Hormuz

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/06/25/strait-hormuz-gulf-oil-fertiliser-ships-royal-navy-us/

A navy without destroyers can work, but not like this

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2026/07/01/a-navy-without-destroyers-can-work-but-not-with-this-budget/

Producer: Rachel Porter

Video Producer: Max Bower

Researcher and Social Producer: Anna Hindmarsh

Studio Operator: Andy Watson

Executive Producer: Venetia Rainey

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Highlights

‘Free for all’ in Strait of Hormuz warzone as captains run
the gauntlet

US-Iran peace talks grind to a halt in Qatar

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