The fact global shipping now treats “possible closure of the Strait of Hormuz” as something that can be worked around is honestly kind of insane on its own.

  • ms.lane@lemmy.world
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    21 hours ago

    Where does most global shipping go to and from?

    China.

    Who isn’t affected by the closure of the strait at all?

    China.

    Good work Trump, America First!

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      20 hours ago

      China depends on Iranian oil, which is why Iran tried the partial blockade to let friendly ships through. That forced the US to try and enforce a full blockade to prevent China from being less affected than everyone else.

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        14 hours ago

        It’s absolutely epic that Iran found a way for their adversary to enforce the very blockade which their adversary took issue with. Like… holy hell. That’s some boss level shit