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Barry Soper: No one's sure what Trump's trying to accomplish

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Publish Date
Mon, 13 Apr 2026, 5:17pm
The United States President Donald Trump holds a Press Conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on April 6, 2026, in Washington DC, United States. (Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images)
The United States President Donald Trump holds a Press Conference in the James S. Brady Press Briefing Room at the White House on April 6, 2026, in Washington DC, United States. (Photo by Celal Gunes/Anadolu via Getty Images)

Barry Soper: No one's sure what Trump's trying to accomplish

Author
Newstalk ZB,
Publish Date
Mon, 13 Apr 2026, 5:17pm

The Wall Street Journal reports Donald Trump is considering resuming strikes on Iran, with no deal reached in Pakistan yesterday.

The US President's announced his navy will blockade the Strait of Hormuz from 2am NZT.

Iran says any military vessel approaching the Strait will be dealt with severely. 

Newstalk ZB senior political correspondent Barry Soper says Luxon has confirmed New Zealand hasn't been approached about any possible foreign alliances. 

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