The Strait of Hormuz is “closed.”

[Triumph1300]

Effectively closed, anyway, perhaps not legally.

But especially if you’re the captain of a 300,000-ton tanker insured by Lloyd’s and you’d prefer not to be vaporized by a drone, you might consider that distinction academic.

We all know this will trigger something at the gas station.

 

[Wrangler]

According to AI As of March 2-3, 2026, Iran has declared the Strait of Hormuz closed. …. But there is no physical blockade.

Its amazing how your totally embrace islamic propaganda.

 

[Wrangler]

I didn’t research how far the Gulf of Oman is from the Strait of Hormuz. However, the navy may be turning their attention to securing the war zone of the Strait.

CENTCOM: All 11 of Iran’s naval fleet in the Gulf of Oman have been destroyed

U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) has revealed U.S. forces have struck and destroyed all 11 Iranian naval vessels operating in the Gulf of Oman.

www.oann.com

 

[Wrangler]

Trump: Navy May Escort Tankers Through Hormuz as Iran Tensions Spike​

Trump: U.S. Will Provide "Risk Insurance" For All Shipping in the Gulf​

 

[Ronald David Bruno]

China gets a substantial amount of oil from Iran and are pleading that they do not stop shipments. So closing it - which the USA would NOT allow for any lengthy period of time, would hurt Iran. Drones can be shot down.
Iranian religious leaders may choose Ayatollah's Son to replace him - in which case, their agenda might remain the same. Go ahead, test Trump ... yet some more - see what happens.
Sometimes children don't quite follow their parents footsteps. ? We should send that Progressive psychologist from that commercial, who shames us for following in our parents footsteps to this Ayatollah! Just kidding.
Nevertheless, they will try to continue the theocracy. Chances of the citizens overthrowing the government/military and creating a democratic state is unlikely. This was good
... but a hornets nest is opened.

 

[Wrangler]

Go ahead, test Trump ... yet some more - see what happens.

FAFO.

We should send that Progressive psychologist from that commercial, who shames us for following in our parents footsteps to this Ayatollah! Just kidding.

Never heard that commercial.

Nevertheless, they will try to continue the theocracy. Chances of the citizens overthrowing the government/military and creating a democratic state is unlikely.

The violent minority will try to continue the theocracy.

While I agree a democratic state is unlikely, such nation building is NOT the measure of success. The mission is to take out Iran's capacity to wage war - directly or through proxies. The mission is just about accomplished. Don't buy into the propagandists in the media who set a standard for Republicans designed to fail them.

This was good
... but a hornets nest is opened.

Lanced wounds heal.

 

[ProDeo]

Effectively closed, anyway, perhaps not legally.

But especially if you’re the captain of a 300,000-ton tanker insured by Lloyd’s and you’d prefer not to be vaporized by a drone, you might consider that distinction academic.

We all know this will trigger something at the gas station.

What a great friend Iran is, its friend China will suffer the most.

 

[Wrangler]

Effectively closed, anyway, perhaps not legally.

Not effectively or legally, only in Islamic propagandist dreams is the Strait of Hormuz closed.

With no navy, it's all talk.

 

[Triumph1300]

What a great friend Iran is, its friend China will suffer the most.

Probably wants them to get involved.

 

[soberxp]

The latest news is that the lockdown only targets the United States, Israel, and Europe.

 

[Rockerduck]

Do you think Trumps "Board of peace" team might get involved?

 

[Triumph1300]

As far as I can tell, only China is allowed to go through the Straight of H.
I doubt Trump will try to prevent that.
I think he prefers not to upset China right now.

 

[Wick Stick]

Chances of the citizens overthrowing the government/military and creating a democratic state is unlikely. This was good
... but a hornets nest is opened.

Involving the Kurds makes it more complicated. If I had to guess, I'd say that part of Iran gets "liberated" and given to the Kurds. That isn't going to please the Iranians, even the ones that wanted the Ayatollah gone

 

[Ronald David Bruno]

Involving the Kurds makes it more complicated. If I had to guess, I'd say that part of Iran gets "liberated" and given to the Kurds. That isn't going to please the Iranians, even the ones that wanted the Ayatollah gone

And now the Ayatollah's son will replace him and he said he will fight to the end. This is a big mistake inserting his son. This is not the will of the people, just another totalitarian regime continued. Grieving over his father, emotional, angry ... of course he wants revenge.

 

[Triumph1300]

This is not the will of the people, just another totalitarian regime continued.

One could say the same about the fool in the White House.

 

[Ronald David Bruno]

One could say the same about the fool in the White House.

Don't compare Trump with the murderous, terrorist Ayatollah or his son, who will likely follow his footsteps.

 

[Reggie Belafonte]

As far as I can tell, only China is allowed to go through the Straight of H.
I doubt Trump will try to prevent that.
I think he prefers not to upset China right now.

And You are happy about that. Trump in fear of China ?
So you look up to China so much, go live their.