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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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[-] Bamboodpanda@lemmy.world 10 points 10 hours ago

Oil determines the price of shipping. Shipping determines the price of everything. They want to jack up everything.

They loved the prices they found gouge after the pandemic and want to see how far they can push society.

this post was submitted on 12 Apr 2026

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