Bannon`s War Room Episode 5293: War Enters The 6th Week Of The War; Trump Puts Naval Blockade On The Strait Of Hormuz
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Apr 12, 2026 
Captain Fennell, a naval analyst who explains maritime operations and mine countermeasures. Eric Bolling, a conservative commentator who breaks down market and oil price effects. They discuss the Strait of Hormuz blockade, mine-sweeping and ship transit tactics. They also cover oil price projections, inflation risks, regional escalation and China’s potential role.
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Blockade Framed As Strategic Pressure On Iran Backers
- President Trump declared a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to economically pressure Iran and its backers.
- Stephen K. Bannon framed the blockade as a strategic escalation aimed at China and countries funding Tehran, not just Iran itself.
Markets Expect Prolonged Oil Spike And Higher Inflation
- Eric Bolling warned the economic effects will be long and severe, not a brief gasoline blip.
- He cited broker estimates pushing crude toward $110+/barrel and predicted sustained inflationary pressure across transport and goods.
Blockade Enabled By Rolling Back Iranian Targeting Network
- Captain Fennell explained the blockade follows systematic degradation of Iranian targeting and sensors over 40+ days.
- Rolling back Iran's integrated surveillance and data links reduced their ability to accurately target U.S. ships, enabling safer blockade operations.