Why the U.S. Blockade Will Force Iran To Fold
Source: RealClearPolitics - Homepage · Bias: Center Right
Summary
The U.S. naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz would cost Iran approximately $276M/day in lost exports and disrupt $159M/day in imports, a combined economic damage of ~$435M/day, or $13B/month.
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