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No quick fix: How would Trump’s Hormuz blockade actually work?

Sydney Morning Herald 1 min read 9 hours ago

A naval blockade is an act of war requiring the open-ended commitment of many warships. There’s no guarantee it will bring Iran back to the negotiating table.
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