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01:34Donald Trump has now announced a full blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
01:39Yes, the same leader who just days ago promised to free Hormuz is now preparing to block all ships from
01:46entering or leaving it.
01:48And that sudden shift is raising serious questions. Is this strategy or a major policy flip? Let's break this down.
01:58Effective immediately, the United States Navy, the finest in the world, will begin the process of blockading any and all
02:04ships trying to enter or leave the Strait of Hormuz.
02:07The Strait of Hormuz is one of the world's most critical oil choke points. Nearly one-fifth of global oil
02:14supply passes through this narrow stretch.
02:17For weeks, tensions have been building between the United States and Iran, with Iran accused of laying mines and even
02:25charging tolls to ships passing through.
02:28Now, here's where things take a sharp turn. After failed talks, especially on Iran's nuclear program, Trump made a sweeping
02:37announcement.
02:38He said effective immediately, the United States Navy will begin the process of blockading all ships trying to enter or
02:47leave the Strait of Hormuz.
02:49Not just Iranian ships, not just suspicious vessels, all ships.
02:54Trump justified this by calling Iran's actions world extortion.
03:00He accused Iran of threatening global shipping by claiming there may be mines and allegedly collecting tolls from vessels passing
03:08through.
03:09And he went further. He ordered U.S. forces to intercept any ship that has paid money to Iran for
03:15passage, even in international waters.
03:18But here's the contradiction critics are pointing out. Just recently, Trump's stance was very different.
03:25He said the U.S. would reopen Hormuz, escort tankers and ensure free passage.
03:31The message was clear. Keep trade flowing. Protect global energy supply.
03:36Now, instead of opening the Strait, the U.S. itself is preparing to shut it down.
03:41And that's why many are calling this move embarrassing and contradictory.
03:46A shift from protector of free navigation to enforcer of a naval blockade.
03:52Critics argue this undermines U.S. credibility. It sends mixed signals to allies and global markets.
04:00But Trump's supporters see it differently. They say this is classic maximum pressure strategy.
04:06If Iran is using the Strait to extract money, then shut it down completely until they back off.
04:13Trump himself made that clear.
04:15He said the goal is to eventually reach a point where all being allowed to go in, all being allowed
04:22to go out.
04:23But only if Iran stops its actions.
04:26But the rhetoric is escalating fast.
04:28Trump warned that any Iranian attack would be met with overwhelming force.
04:33He claimed Iran's military capabilities are already weakened and said the U.S. is
04:40So what does this mean for the world?
04:44A blockade in Hormuz is not just a regional issue.
04:48It impacts global oil prices, shipping routes and economic stability.
04:53Even the threat of disruption can send markets into chaos.
04:56And there's another risk.
04:58A blockade, by definition, is an act of war-like escalation.
05:03If enforced aggressively, it could trigger direct confrontation between U.S. forces and Iran.
05:10So this is the big question now.
05:13Is this a bold move to stop what Trump calls Iranian extortion?
05:17Or a risky reversal that could spiral into a wider conflict.
05:22From promising to free Hormuz to now preparing to block it entirely.
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