Trump Humiliated as Ships Defy U.S. Navy Blockade

Daily Beast — Apr 14, 15:47 PM

Donald Trump’s latest strategy to ramp up pressure on Iran has been dealt an embarrassing blow after several ships defied his blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.

Multiple Iran-linked tankers—including sanctioned ships and a Chinese-linked tanker—transited the vital waterway within hours of the U.S. Navy’s blockade taking effect.

The Strait of Hormuz has been at a standstill since the war. / Stringer / REUTERS

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