Iran committing 'economic terrorism' says JD Vance as US-sanctioned tanker passes through Strait of Hormuz despite blockade (www.standard.co.uk)

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[-] floofloof@lemmy.ca 23 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

US Vice President JD Vance has accused Iran of terrorising the global economy by blocking maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.

Remember a day and a half ago when Trump announced the USA would block all maritime traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, after Iran started letting ships through? JD Vance hopes you don't.

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