Iran Shoots Civilian Ship in Strait of Hormuz, U.S. Responds With Bombs
Trying to close one of the world's most important shipping lanes because a boat took an "unauthorized route" is certainly a choice. Naturally, the U.S. military decided to chime in.
So, Iran decided to play traffic cop in the Strait of Hormuz again. They shot at a civilian cargo ship, claiming it took an "unauthorized route," and then declared the entire strait closed. Because apparently, international waters now have toll booths and dress codes.
The U.S. military, which has zero patience for anyone messing with global shipping lanes, responded with their third round of airstrikes this week. The Pentagon's message is pretty clear: you don't get to pause global trade just because you feel like it.
It turns out that blocking twenty percent of the world's oil flow is an excellent way to get immediate, high-explosive feedback from the world's largest navy.
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