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Why the Strait of Hormuz has been a global commerce chokepoint for centuries

Blocking the Persian Gulf is the oldest trick in the book. Its power hasn’t waned at all. Iran knows this – why didn’t Trump?

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The Globe and MailMar 30, 2026, 9:30 PM

Why the Strait of Hormuz has been a global commerce chokepoint for centuries

Blocking the Persian Gulf is the oldest trick in the book. Its power hasn’t waned at all. Iran knows this – why didn’t Trump?

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