Rudy Matei
Historian of the Middle East specializing in early modern Iran; professor at the University of Delaware and author of multiple scholarly books on Iranian history (1500–1800).
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Mar 25, 2026 • 37min
Everything you need to know about the Strait of Hormuz
Sal Mercogliano, a maritime historian and captain who navigates modern shipping, and Rudy Matei, a historian of early modern Iran, explore the Strait of Hormuz’s history, its strategic control shifts, and why so much oil moves through this narrow waterway. They discuss navigation challenges, naval tactics, mines, and the economic and insurance ripples tied to transit disruptions.
