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Minesweeper but it’s the Strait of Hormuz

Rob Beschizza
Mar 11, 2026
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Though we don’t know why we’re at war with Iran, precisely, we’ve figured out why we haven’t won yet: because they’ve locked down the Strait of Hormuz and President Trump isn’t risking U.S. Navy vessels by escorting tankers. Now you too can experience the thrill of running the gap in Minesweeper: Sweep The Strait—with no loss of life or ecological catas…

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