Date: April 11th, 2026 11:16 AM Author: sable flickering associate
that's what a real hegemon would do and would be the real madman theory kind of shit that might actually have effect, as opposed to retarded truth social bluster
Date: April 11th, 2026 11:28 AM Author: orange feces
Because both blockades would be illegal under UNCLOS and that's the ruleset we're trying to keep in place. Obviously we could just say tough shit and do it anyways, there is enough American tonnage in the region but the end result isn't going to be worth it. US stands to make an absolute fortune supplying Europe and Asia with oil as long as the Strait remains closed.