Blocus contre blocus... qui cédera le premier ? - C dans l’air - 23.04.2026

More videos 👉 https://www.france.tv/france-5/c-dans... Subscribe https://youtube.com/@Cdanslairofficie... Blockade against blockade... who will give in first? Tensions are escalating in the Strait of Hormuz following attacks on three container ships, two of which were seized by Iran, despite the ceasefire extension announced by Donald Trump. These operations are being carried out by the Revolutionary Guard's fast attack craft, nicknamed the "mosquito fleet" for their agility and disruptive capabilities. At the same time, the US Navy is maintaining its blockade to hinder Iranian oil exports and cripple Tehran's financial and military resources. According to the Financial Times, however, 34 tankers have already managed to circumvent it. In Washington, Donald Trump is defending a strategy he considers effective. “Iran is collapsing financially. They want the immediate opening of the Strait of Hormuz. They’re short of money. They’re losing $500 million a day,” he asserts, hinting at a possible resumption of negotiations by Friday. On the Iranian side, the authorities are highlighting their initial revenue from transit fees in Hormuz. They continue to refuse to travel to Pakistan for a second round of negotiations as long as the American blockade of Iranian ports remains in place. Tehran has also released an AI-generated video showing Donald Trump facing empty chairs, with his only response being: “Trump, shut up.” Meanwhile, tensions are rising between Washington and Beijing. Donald Trump accuses China, Iran’s partner, of providing implicit military support, citing suspicious cargo aboard an Iranian cargo ship intercepted by the US Navy after leaving a Chinese port. “This ship was carrying certain things, which wasn’t very good, perhaps a gift from China,” he told CNBC, saying he was “surprised” by Xi Jinping’s attitude. He plans to meet Xi in Beijing in mid-May—a visit already postponed once due to the Middle East conflict. Without directly responding, Beijing is avoiding the issue, while criticism of Donald Trump is multiplying on Chinese social media, despite its tight control. Affected by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, China had already denounced “dangerous and irresponsible behavior” the previous week. Beyond Hormuz, the Sino-American rivalry extends to other strategic points. The Panama Canal, whose importance is growing with the war in Iran, is receiving renewed attention, as is the Strait of Malacca. Nearly a third of global maritime trade passes through it, with a bottleneck only 2.8 kilometers wide near Singapore, with which the Trump administration recently strengthened its military ties. Meanwhile, China has seized an artificial island in the South China Sea, located 400 kilometers off the coast of Vietnam. The Middle Kingdom has also threatened Panama with "paying a heavy price politically and economically" after losing two ports on the canal. The expulsion of Chinese entities from the Panama Canal was demanded by Donald Trump. Finally, in the United States, the disappearance or death, under suspicious circumstances, of 11 engineers, researchers, and officers involved in sensitive programs over the course of four years has raised questions. Initially circulating on social media, the case has led the FBI to open an investigation. Our experts: Lucas Menget - Senior reporter, specialist in international relations Isabelle Lasserre - Diplomatic correspondent for Le Figaro, specialist in strategy and geopolitics Laurence Nardon - Researcher and head of the Americas program at IFRI (French Institute of International Relations) Anthony Bellanger - Editorialist for Franceinfo TV, specialist in international affairs Claire Bouleau - Section editor, specialist in air transport for Challenges magazine Find us on: | Our website: https://www.france.tv/france-5/c-dans... | Facebook:   / cdanslairf5   | Twitter:   / cdanslair   | Instagram:   / cdanslair   Airing: Weekdays at 5:40 PM Short Length: 65 minutes Hosted by: Caroline Roux and Aurélie Casse Produced by: France Télévisions/Maximal Productions