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Getting the tanker war right: A history of blockades from the US Civil War to Iran – analysis

by | Sep 10, 2026 | JPost | 0 comments

Vessels transit the Strait of Hormuz off the coast of the port city of Bandar Abbas in southern Iran on September 5, 2026. The United States said it struck and destroyed three Iranian oil tankers on September 5 in response to attempted missile attacks on naval vessels. (photo credit: ATTA KENARE / AFP via Getty Images)
Getting the tanker war right will be a challenge for the US because of the factors involved. The White House is already signaling that the conflict and high oil prices will continue through midterms.