US blockade of Strait of Hormuz is ‘easy enough for them to do’ but at what cost?
The US blockade of the Strait of Hormuz may give it a strategic advantage over Iran, but analysts warned that the increased pressure on Iran may call the ceasefire into question and deepen the energy crisis. US Central Command said a blockade on ships “entering or departing Iranian ports and coastal areas” would take effect at 10am US eastern time (3pm GMT) on Monday along the Persian Gulf and Gulf of Oman. It also said it would not impede vessels crossing the Strait of Hormuz to and from...المصدر: South China Morning Post | Source: South China Morning Post
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