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Trump says US to start blockading the Strait of Hormuz immediately (www.reuters.com)

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"Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the Finest in the World, will begin the process of BLOCKADING ‌any ⁠and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz," said Trump

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[-] Bloomcole@lemmy.world 1 points 7 hours ago

And then moved their main base from California to the middle of the ocean to serve as a juicy target.
They wanted nothing more than war.
The standard US answer to all countries that become economic competitors.

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