Dead in the Water: US Iran Blockade Escalation Risks Global Consequences The recent incident in which a US helicopter fired missiles to disable a cargo ship attempting to breach the US blockade of Iranian ports has sparked a flurry of reactions.
At its core, however, is an escalating spiral of aggression between Washington and Tehran that threatens global consequences.
The blockade itself is a result of failed attempts to resolve the conflict that began on February 28, when Israel joined forces with the US in launching strikes against Iran.