Following the failed talks in Islamabad, the US president has imposed a blockade on all Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, further militarising the region. Washington said it would deny passage to all vessels entering or leaving Iranian ports. Ships that have agreed to pay Iran a toll in return for safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz would also be refused freedom of navigation.
Meanwhile, US allies, facing urgent energy concerns, have condemned the plan, warning that it could further intensify global economic pressure. As crude oil prices continue to rise and allies’ support begins to wane, how will the US blockade of this critical waterway ultimately unfold?
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