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7. Why would it be harder for them?

Tue Apr 7, 2026, 02:39 PM

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Iran has been supplying them with drones and missiles. Commercial ships lack the defensive capabilities that American naval forces have.

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Iran threatens Bab al-Mandeb closure: How would that affect world trade? [View all] Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin Tuesday OP

Well, well leftstreet Tuesday #1

I thought Trump and Hegseth held all the cards? Irish_Dem Tuesday #2

Houthis are going to have a tougher time of pulling that off. maxsolomon Tuesday #4

All they need to achieve are hits on a couple of ships. WestMichRad Tuesday #5

Yes, that's all they need. maxsolomon Tuesday #6

Why would it be harder for them? WestMichRad Tuesday #7