Iran: Strait of Hormuz, US allies and prediction markets

Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz and hits energy infrastructure in the Gulf. America’s European allies walk a tightrope. And online prediction markets are under scrutiny after Democrats levy accusations that they were used to bet on the war in Iran.   

*This podcast has been corrected to remove a reference to President Donald Trump backing a criminal indictment against Delcy Rodriguez, the new president of Venezuela.

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