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S8 Ep890: Edmund Fitton-Brown discusses the Strait of Hormuz closure and the potential for military escalation if negotiations fail. He critiques European passivity and notes China's interest in reopening the vital waterway. Bill Roggio joins the conversation. (11/

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John Batchelor

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🗓️ 19 May 2026

⏱️ 15 minutes

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Edmund Fitton-Brown discusses the Strait of Hormuz closure and the potential for military escalation if negotiations fail. He critiques European passivity and notes China's interest in reopening the vital waterway. Bill Roggio joins the conversation. (11/16)
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1:25.3

And we're very pleased to welcome Edmund Fitton Brown,

1:28.3

former ambassador from the United Kingdom to Yemen, former UN official for the whole of the

1:33.1

UMA, and now helping us understand the Iran War, which is a reflection of many contests simultaneously.

1:40.8

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1:45.9

There have been other remarks made by the president before that reflect the same temperament now.

1:51.4

Sign or else.

1:52.7

The else part is always filled in with major violence.

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