·Geopolitics
Will the Strait of Hormuz be blocked in a conflict?
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“Yes, Iran would use it as leverage”
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Timeline
Mar 11
Iran war blocked the Strait of Hormuz, complicating reopening efforts.
Mar 10
Strait of Hormuz remained shut to almost all non-Iran-linked ships.
Mar 5
Iran announced the Strait of Hormuz was closed to US, Israeli, and Western vessels.
Mar 4
Concerns arose over the implications if the Strait of Hormuz remained closed.
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Yemen's Houthis entered the conflict, launching missile attacks on Israel (at least two claimed operations). Israeli strikes hit targets in Iran, Lebanon (killing paramedics and journalists), and elsewhere. Iran has blocked or threatened the Strait of Hormuz,
@samuel_agb70216 · 𝕏 · 4d♥ 2
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@Ross__Hendricks Yes, it highlights the poor progress of the war. The conflict began in an attempt to address Iran's nuclear ambitions and to weaken its ballistic missile program. However, Iran has effectively blocked the Strait of Hormuz and turned the brutal Israeli-American at…
@AhronBregman · 𝕏 · 3d
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The US-Israel-Iran conflict has officially hit the one-month mark with a major escalation. 🚨 Yemen's Houthi rebels have entered the fray by launching missiles at Israel, while 2,500 US Marines arrive in the region. With the Strait of Hormuz effectively blocked and talks of
@Xtec01 · 𝕏 · 3d
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Global oil supplies teeter on the brink as the Strait of Hormuz remains blocked. Entangled interests: UBS, Goldman Sachs & Maersk. 2012 Pentagon war-game foresaw this conflict. What's next? Suez Canal under watch. History repeating or a larger agenda unfolding? #StraitOfHormu…
@TinfoilSam · 𝕏 · 4d
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Sources
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The Business Standard
Mar 5Iran says Strait of Hormuz closed only to US, Israeli and Western vessels - The Business Standard
AP News
Mar 11Iran war has blocked the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil choke point. Reopening it is a big challenge - AP News
gCaptain
Mar 10Strait of Hormuz Remains Shut to Almost All Non-Iran-Linked Ships - gCaptain
Jakarta Globe
Mar 4What Happens If the Strait of Hormuz Stays Closed? - Jakarta Globe