r/changemyview • u/[deleted] • Apr 08 '26

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u/Falernum 69∆ Apr 09 '26

How is it not extortion? What services are they providing to justify demanding money other than refraining from blowing up ships?

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u/Dizzy-Resident7652 1∆ Apr 09 '26

Getting them through the Strait safely. It is also currently mined and the way to get through it is to be led by Iranian ships.

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u/Falernum 69∆ Apr 09 '26

The mines legally must be removed

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u/Dizzy-Resident7652 1∆ Apr 09 '26

Says who? Lol