Strategic Blockades and the Path to Regime Collapse

Prof. Kobi Michael discusses the strategic pressure and naval blockade being used by the United States to bring Iran back to the negotiating table, noting that aggressive retaliation by Iran could lead to the regime’s eventual destruction.

He further argues that Iran has effectively lost its leverage over the Strait of Hormuz due to a strong international naval presence and the development of alternative energy pipelines in the region.

The full interview took place on Chai Fm on April 13, 2026.

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