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In what way? What do you think would be different if Iran didn't block the strait?
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Trump's tweets gave a clear indication of what's coming their way next.
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Yes, USA will bomb Iran, so how did blocking the strait help them?
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Well, first of all, the USA already bombed Iran, so closing the strait is an effect, not a cause.

Second of all, it's also more likely the USA will back down as a result of widespread disapproval, than it is that USA will effectuate a full ground invasion (which would result in heavy losses).

Whereas if they had complied with the don's demand that they be a vassal state of the USA and israel, they would not be a sovereign country anymore.

This isn't exactly abnormal: for a USA analogue, look at Patrick Henry's comments on liberty.

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