Someone forgot to redact page 47: The Straits of Hypocrisy, US Threatens Iran Again
News outlets are reporting on renewed US threats to impose a naval blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, ostensibly aimed at curbing Iranian oil exports. This comes amid heightened tensions and what American officials describe as Iran's 'destabilizing actions' in the region. The Independent, for example, frames this as a matter of logistical consideration, debating 'how could it work?' What mainstream
coverage conveniently omits from this discussion is the glaring double standard at play. The Independent's framing suggests a legitimate, albeit complex, military operation. It entirely ignores that a naval blockade, aimed at preventing a sovereign nation from trading, is an act of war under international law, if not explicitly a violation of the UN Charter, particularly Article 2(4). This isn't
theoretical; it’s the same unilateral aggression that has defined US policy towards Cuba since the 1960s. The question isn't 'how could it work,' but 'on what legal or moral grounds could it be justified?' The US has a long history of ignoring international law when it suits its economic and strategic objectives. This isn't the first time the global shipping lanes have been weaponized by
Washington. Consider the 1988 shootdown of Iran Air Flight 655 by the USS Vincennes, which killed 290 civilians, including 66 children. The US Navy subsequently awarded commanding officer William C. Rogers III the Legion of Merit for 'exceptionally meritorious conduct' in command of the Vincennes, demonstrating a consistent disdain for accountability in its regional operations. This constant