TEHRAN, IRAN - APRIL 12: Pedestrians pass below a poster featuring a portrait of the slain former Iranian leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, on April 12, 2026 in Tehran, Iran. On April 8 President Donald Trump announced a two-week ceasefire between the US and Iran, conditional on shipping being allowed to resume through the Strait of Hormuz. Peace talks held in Pakistan have since stalled, reportedly over Iran's nuclear stockpile and continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
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Sadler: Iran’s Strategy Risks Major Miscalculation
Richmond's Morning News with Rich Herrera
Foreign policy expert Brent Sadler joined Rich Herrera on Richmond’s Morning News to break down rising tensions in the Middle East, including Iran’s strategy surrounding the Strait of Hormuz and its impact on global oil markets. Sadler explained how Iran uses the threat of disruption — not direct control — to influence shipping and create ripple effects across the global economy.
This clip captures part of the conversation, but the full interview expands on Iran’s negotiating approach, global energy dynamics, and the broader geopolitical stakes. Watch the segment above, then hear the complete breakdown on the Richmond’s Morning News podcast — both are embedded in this story.
