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Michael Novakhov (Mike Nova) Apr 21, 2026

Strait of Hormuz Crisis and Political Shakeups: Tensions are boiling over in the Middle East as Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz amid a U.S. naval blockade, sending oil prices soaring. Meanwhile, stateside politics is in high gear with major shifts at the FBI and a pivotal redistricting vote in Virginia….

‘The blockade has been a tremendous success’: Trump weighs in on IranStrait of Hormuz Crisis and Political ShakeupsTuesday, April 21, 202610:11 AMKey StoriesGlobal oil prices spike as Iran closes vita…

Michael Novakhov (Mike Nova) Apr 21, 2026

Hormuz Update and News Feed: Strait of Hormuz Blockade Rattles Global Markets Tuesday, April 21, 2026 8:43 AM Key Stories: Global shipping and oil exports are in chaos…

Strait of Hormuz Blockade Rattles Global MarketsTuesday, April 21, 20268:43 AMKey StoriesGlobal shipping and oil exports are in chaos — With the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed, major exporters li…