Suez was the death knell for the British empire. Hormuz may do the same for the US

https://www.middleeasteye.net/opinion/suez-sounded-death-knell-british-empire-hormuz-may-do-same-us

> As confrontation with Iran escalates, Washington risks repeating the 1956 Suez crisis, which hastened the end of sterling as a global reserve currency and forced imperial retreat
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The actions of the #usa and #israel have now worsened the global economy further. The damage they have done will make life difficult for millions. The access to the #suezcanal is now closed.
Suez Canal : 193 km artificial sea-level waterway in Egypt connecting Mediterranean Sea to Red Sea https://www.bocvip.com/1270332/suez-canal-193-km-artificial-sea-level-waterway-in-egypt-connecting-mediterranean-sea-to-red-sea/ #gas #Mining #oil #SuezCanal
The #CampDavidAccords led to the Egypt-Israel treaty, signed #ThisDayInHistory in 1979. It led to Israeli withdrawal from a demilitarized #SinaiPeninsula, opening of the #SuezCanal & #StraitsOfTiran, an annual US bribe of free weapons to both parties, & to Sadat's assassination.
@welkin7 @Rastal @killbait #iran will not give up its control over #StraitOfHormuz. Just like #egypt didn't give up its control over #SuezCanal in 1956. You may reach an agreement where it will be "toll free" for a grace period. It will not return to be just another "international neutral waterway". This may also explain why Iran is singling out #uae in its attack on the gulf. They are on the other side of the strait.
Suez Canal Controls 12% of Trade, Egypt Holds REAL Power - BOCVIP

The Suez Canal isn’t just a shipping route—it’s one of the most powerful choke points in the global economy. With 12% of world trade passing through Egypt,

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