First full day of the U.S. naval blockade on Iran:
\n– Zero vessels left Iranian ports
\n– Six merchant ships turned back after American warnings
\n– No shots fired, no enforcement needed<\/p>\n
Meanwhile, traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continued normally with over 20 vessels passing through.<\/p>\n
The blockade is off to a quiet but effective start.<\/p>\n
Iran blinked first, ships are turning around without a fight.<\/p>\n
The real test will come in the next few days when Tehran decides whether to push back or keep playing it safe.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
First full day of the U.S. naval blockade on Iran: – Zero vessels left Iranian ports – Six merchant ships turned back after American warnings – No shots fired, no enforcement needed Meanwhile, traffic through the Strait of Hormuz continued … Continue reading