Aired 2026-04-18 ยท 60 min
On today's episode of Politics Nation, host Reverend Al Sharpton discusses the confusion reigning in the Mideast as Iran claims it has reimposed its control over the Strait of Hormuz until the U.S. ends its blockade of Iranian ports. Reports indicate that vessels face fire from Iranian gunboats as they attempt to pass through the strait. A new Wall Street Journal report quotes U.S. officials stating that the military now plans to board ships in international waters if those vessels are linked to Iran. At the White House, President Trump refuses to answer questions about the strait but claims ...