Trump's blockade threat raises risks and leaves predicaments unchanged
The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.
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"I don't understand how blockading the strait is going to somehow push the Iranians into opening it."
— Mark Warner , Politician
"The president, by saying we're not just going to let them decide who gets through, is certainly calling all of our allies and everyone to the table."
— Mike Turner , Politician
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Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
JD Vance is a United States Senator from Ohio and a prominent figure in conservative politics.
Democratic Senator from Virginia.
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The conflict is now a test of wills - Iran’s capacity to absorb strikes versus Trump’s tolerance for the war's costs.
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