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5. Trump is blockading Strait of Hormuz

Fri May 29, 2026, 12:34 AM

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He is trying to spike oil prices for his fossil fuel buddies. Iran doesn’t want it blocked.

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Strait of Hormuz - here's what I don't understand [View all] FakeNoose Yesterday OP

maybe there are crazy high mountains in the way? msongs Yesterday #1

There is no way to do this due to the mountains LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #10

or Iran sinks a few ships in the canal.... msongs Yesterday #2

Looks to me like it's still in drone range of Iran. House of Roberts Yesterday #4

Because until 2 months ago Boo1 Yesterday #3

Trump is blockading Strait of Hormuz WSHazel Yesterday #5

A shortcut canal? Frasier Balzov Yesterday #8

They have tried and the efforts have failed LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #9

OK thanks - this explains why it never happened FakeNoose Yesterday #11

People have tried several times and this is not possible LetMyPeopleVote Yesterday #12

The Hajar mountains JCMach1 Yesterday #13