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“The Fake News Media refuses to report how EFFECTIVE the U.S. Naval BLOCKADE is, the most successful Blockade in the history of Naval Warfare. NOTHING GETS THROUGH unless we want it to. IT IS A STEEL WALL! Iran is doing ZERO business, not paying their military, or any of their bills, and quickly becoming a FAILED NATION! Lots of oil is getting out. Praise be to Allah! President DONALD J. TRUMP”
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- 01Distortion
“most successful Blockade in the history of Naval Warfare”
The blockade is real and has caused serious economic damage — nearly $6 billion in lost oil revenues. However, "most successful in history" is an unverifiable superlative. Satellite data showed Iran still moved millions of barrels of crude despite the blockade, with 26 vessels bypassing it per Lloyd's List.
- 01Al Jazeeraproof ⟶
- 02Distortion
“Iran is doing ZERO business, not paying their military”
Iran retained at least partial ability to export oil and conduct commerce. Inflation is estimated at 50-60% — a serious crisis, but not "zero business." The claim significantly overstates the blockade's completeness.
- 01Iran Internationalproof ⟶
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