Trump’s order for US navy to blockade of Strait of Hormuz will worsen global energy crisis: Expert #CNA

Trump’s order for US navy to blockade of Strait of Hormuz will worsen global energy crisis: Expert
US President Donald Trump has ordered a blockade of the Strait of Hormuz following the collapse of peace talks with Iran. The blockade, set to take effect at 10pm Singapore/Hong Kong time, aims to prevent Iran from profiting through a toll regime on passing ships. Dr Simon Frankel Pratt from the University of Melbourne discusses the feasibility of the blockade, its diplomatic costs, and how Iran, China, and other regional powers may respond. He notes that while the blockade is militarily feasible, it raises issues under international humanitarian law and will worsen the global energy crisis.

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