Another escalation in the Middle East... Yesterday was marked by yet another escalation of the war in the Middle East. In this case, it's pointless to argue who "started it." It's irrelevant, and each side, of course, blames the other. Therefore, let's look at the facts. #Iran continues to blockade the Strait of #Hormuz, and despite the US Navy's attempts to clear it with unmanned underwater vehicles, the strait remains largely closed