I'm not sure I understand your argument - you seem to have proven my point.

They always could close the Strait and they eventually did. In this case the US is already energy independent and could absorb the shock.

Are you jewish coincidentally? Because in order to not get it you‘d have to engage in very motivated reasoning.

Accusing Iran of destabilizing the region when the whole reason this war (and therefore the closure of the strait) has happened is because of Israel is certainly some chutzpah.

I'm not Jewish or even a fan of Israel, but I think "you‘d have to engage in very motivated reasoning" to not get that this war started a long time ago.

The recent hostilities are just one small part of it. Everyone shares some of the blame. And Iran has sponsored many attacks on Israel.

The war started recently, the conflict since thousands of years or the late 19th century, depending on how you count.

The „both sides are a little naughty“ is appropriate for a kindergarten teacher, not historical analysis.

> The „both sides are a little naughty“ is appropriate for a kindergarten teacher, not historical analysis.

"A little naughty"??

Iran sponsored the killing of thousands of Israelis (and attempts to kill many more), even if they never had the courage to carry out the attacks themselves.

Its not about the severity of the deeds, but the avoidance of judgement.

What judgement did the leaders of Iran face before the recent attacks that you oppose?

Unfortunately the sanctions mostly affected the common people, so I think direct attacks on government leaders are preferable.

> What judgement did the leaders of Iran face before the recent attacks that you oppose?

None that I know of.