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Iran was always going to close the Strait of Hormuz

The Conversation · · 1290 words · By Jonathan Este
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“The five-day deadline to open the Strait of Hormuz handed to Iran by Donald Trump on Monday expires some time tomorrow.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the 2026 Iran war. The operation was an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for global energy trade, has experienced ongoing geopolitical and economic disruption since 28 February 2026, following joint military strikes by the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Iran war, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has led to what has been described as the most severe global supply disruption since at least the 1970s, characterized by the Internat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_impact_of_the_2026_Ir…
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“The US and Israel would obliterate Iran’s power plants and plunge the country into darkness if the previous deadline had expired on Monday night.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On April 12, 2025, Iran and the United States began a series of negotiations aimed at reaching a nuclear peace agreement, following a letter from U.S. president Donald Trump to Iranian supreme leader …
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since the 2026 Iran war began with a series of attacks by the United States and Israel against Iran on February 28, 2026, following the breakdown of US-Iran talks and negotiations, locations across Is…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Iranian_strikes_on_Israel
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — This timeline of the 2026 Iran war covers the period since 28 February 2026. The war is ongoing.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Timeline_of_the_2026_Iran_war
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“Trump extended the deadline until March 27 after pulling back from the original plan to attack Iran's power plants.”
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — On 19 March 2026, the United States began an aerial campaign against Iranian targets to reopen the Strait of Hormuz following its closure by Iran in response to the 2026 Iran war. The operation was an…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_campaign
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Strait of Hormuz, a major maritime choke point for global energy trade, has experienced ongoing geopolitical and economic disruption since 28 February 2026, following joint military strikes by the…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Strait_of_Hormuz_crisis
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The 2026 Iran war, including the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, has led to what has been described as the most severe global supply disruption since at least the 1970s, characterized by the Internat…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Economic_impact_of_the_2026_Ir…
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“Iranian officials denied that negotiations were underway, while US officials stated contacts were at an early stage.”
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“Iran’s ability to shut down traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has turned the conflict into a world war.”
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“An estimated 20% of the world’s gas and oil transit the Strait of Hormuz each day, though very little is getting through now.”
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“Iran has historically responded to crises by threatening to close the Strait of Hormuz, according to Arshin Adib-Moghaddam.”
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“The US is resurfacing a 15-point peace plan developed in May 2022, which Iran previously rejected.”
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“The peace plan requires Iran to surrender its uranium enrichment program and accept external control over its nuclear activities.”
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“Analysts suggest the resurfacing of the peace plan may indicate US concerns about being embroiled in an unwinnable war.”
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“The US and Israel launched the conflict without clear goals or a thought-through strategy, according to Jason Reifler.”
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“The US failed to seek authorization from the UN or Congress, creating a legitimacy deficit for the conflict.”
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“The war's objectives shifted from halting Iran’s nuclear program to regime change and back, according to the article.”
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“Iran's drone attacks have forced the US and Israel to counter with expensive munitions, with Iranian missiles costing millions.”
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“Pete Hegseth, the US defense secretary, held a religious service at the Pentagon and referred to the conflict as a holy war.”
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“Benjamin Netanyahu referenced the Old Testament story of the Amalekites to justify military actions against Iran.”
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“The article states that the US and Iran use mutually antagonistic terms like 'Great Satan' and 'axis of evil'.”
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“Experts argue that the language used by both sides has contributed to the perception of mutual enmity.”
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