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^But if they were stopped, because the entire Strait was closed, then the huge economic impact on China and India might drawn them into the war as defendants of Iran against USA, Israel.^
I assumed it might be the opposite.
Now I am not so sure.
Why would they then defend Iran?
To get their oil out?
Because they had advantageous import/export deals with Iran. Therefore they want Iran to retain ownership and control of Iran's very desirable assets.
They certainly don't want Irans assets to be taken over by USA.
Trump's development plan for Gaza was never " Luxury seaside resort"
More like " One giant military US airfield. "