HIGH ALERT21:10 UTC3d ago 1 min readSource: NYT Middle East
U.S. Begins a Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz
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European countries declined to take part in the action, which is designed to pressure Iran into making concessions by cutting off its oil income.
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- / The U.S. has started a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz to pressure Iran.
- / European countries have opted not to participate in this action.
- / The goal is to cut off Iran's oil income to force concessions.
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