These facts illustrate why a blockade is an act of war and why we are at continuing risk of actually putting troops on the ground. And why No tanker owner or cargo shipper in their right mind would regard the strait as open. Even if the President says he's going to guide ships through it, it's not the answer. (09:03–09:12)
CLAIM
Asserts that the Strait of Hormuz is not considered open by tanker owners or cargo shippers.
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