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THE STRAIT STOPPER, 14 SHIPS HAVE BEEN TURNED BACK SO FAR Cartoon published 04/16/2026 President Trump’s Strait of Hormuz blockade is preferable to American boots on the ground. Ships not only cannot get through, they are also susceptible to search and seizure. No funding or weapons will make it to Iran’s military machine. How long will the blockade be in place. Secretary of War, Pete Hegseth said, “As long as it takes.” The US Navy has already turned around 14 ships so far. Meanwhile, Iran strenuously objects to Israel’s continued bombardment of Lebanon, where Hezbollah remains dug in. Iran’s proxy force, Hezbollah has been launching missiles into Israel for decades. Israel has had enough and wants that terrorist force completely eliminated. Trump has effectively plugged up the Persian Gulf. The US Navy ships consist of many ballistic missile destroyers. Iran’s trade has been halted. European and SE Asian countries must now help the US if they want Iranian oil, but China in particular must stop aiding Iran if they hope to resume oil shipments out of the Gulf. As for Iran, they have no Navy to pull the plug. — The GrrrTeam