Diplomatic consequences of US blockade of Iranian ports could be huge

Joe InwoodWorld news correspondent There’s a lot to unpack in the original threats of Donald Trump - and the clarification from his military commanders. His initial proposal of "BLOCKADING any and all Ships trying to enter, or leave, the Strait of Hormuz" now seems to refer only to ships travelling to or from Iranian ports. But even this is fraught with complications and risk. Stopping Iranian flagged vessels is one thing, but what about an Indian or Pakistani flagged tanker? Chinese v