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Related: About this forumIran war: 3 ships struck in Strait of Hormuz - CNN
Three vessels were hit by unknown projectiles near the Strait of Hormuz today, the UKs maritime agency said. Three crew members on board a Thai vessel remain unaccounted for after it was struck today. Sources told CNN Tehran had begun laying mines in the key waterway.
Meanwhile, Maersk's CEO warned of supply chain issues as the war continues, and a US diplomatic post in Iraq was hit by a suspected Iranian drone.
0:00 Thai-flagged cargo ship on fire in Strait of Hormuz
3:31 CNN's Richard Quest breaks down importance of key shipping lane
4:22 Maersk CEO forecasts supply chain problems if war drags on
5:38 Strait of Hormuz effectively blocked by mines, attacks
7:15 US diplomatic support center in Iraq hit by suspected Iranian drone
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Iran war: 3 ships struck in Strait of Hormuz - CNN (Original Post)
TexasTowelie
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Captain Zero
(8,862 posts)1. Trump and Supply Chains fuckery
Trump's lackadaisical Covid response screwed up supply chains
His Tarrifs tomfoolery screwed up supply chains.
Now his personal war in MidEast is going to fuck with supply chains.
He is always messing with AFFORDABILITY. ALWAYS.
Deuxcents
(26,526 posts)2. You just presented his legacy.
Cheezoholic
(3,675 posts)3. And another "forever" war truly begins. The MIC lost it's teat after Iraq/Afghanistan and wants it back n/t