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Trump Tightens Grip on Strait of Hormuz Putting Enormous Pressure on Iran plus Qatar Hires DC Lobbyists as the Heat Rises
1. U.S. Military Pressure on Iran via the Strait of Hormuz The U.S., under President Trump, is enforcing a naval blockade around the Strait of Hormuz. An Iranian‑flagged cargo ship allegedly attempted to run the blockade and was disabled by the U.S. Navy, boarded, and seized after warnings. The action is deliberate, proportionate, and militarily precise, intended to deter further attempts. 2. Economic Warfare as Primary Strategy The blockade is an economic weapon, not a prolonged war. Iran is portrayed as losing hundreds of millions of dollars per day in exports and imports due to the…
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