Middle East

Iran: We're going to block the strait.
Trump: Nuh Unh, we are going to block the strait.

You think this is a reasonable, well thought out foreign policy?

Yes, its been discussed as a viable strategy in lieu of a ground invasion for a bit now. Its not like we are blocking all boats; we are just blocking the ones that Iran wasn't (the ones carrying their product). This virtually gives us the same leverage as taking their Oil Islands without having to fire a shot.

And make no mistake, I'd rather we never started this, we are here and this is absolutely the best next step. I don't know how many weeks Iran can last if they themselves cannot use the straight.
 
BRENNAN: Did they mine the strait? Because Trump also said they might not have

REP. MIKE TURNER: You'll have to ask the president

BRENNAN: That's the point. Congress hasn't been briefed

TURNER: It's his tweet

BRENNAN: You're a member of oversight and armed services

TURNER: You'll have to ask the president

 
Yes, its been discussed as a viable strategy in lieu of a ground invasion for a bit now. Its not like we are blocking all boats; we are just blocking the ones that Iran wasn't (the ones carrying their product). This virtually gives us the same leverage as taking their Oil Islands without having to fire a shot.

And make no mistake, I'd rather we never started this, we are here and this is absolutely the best next step. I don't know how many weeks Iran can last if they themselves cannot use the straight.
All they have to do is pose a credible threat and it will jogjam ships flying under western flags.

If the market starts tanking, the US will reverse course.
 
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