Just some facts for the Hormuz straight problem.
The Panama Canal was built between 1904 and 1914, officially opening for commercial traffic on August 15, 1914.
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The Suez Canal was constructed between 1859 and 1869, officially opening on November 17, 1869.
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The Erie Canal was built between 1817 and 1825. It officially opened on October 26, 1825.
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The Sault Ste. Marie Canal was built and completed in 1895.
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So in 2026 what exactly is the hold up? There is a solution that will leave Iran high and dry and the threat of closing the straight becomes non consequential. Have more than one way to resolve the issue. Pipe lines, canals etc etc.
