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.

  • ryathal@sh.itjust.works
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    8 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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      3 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