Trump’s threat to blockade Hormuz: Why it’s war’s latest major escalation

Analysts warn Washington's blockade could harm the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.

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Trump’s threat to blockade Hormuz: Why it’s war’s latest major escalation

Source: Al Jazeera

Analysts warn Washington's blockade could harm the fragile ceasefire between the US and Iran.

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