EN DIRECT, war in the Middle East: the United States will resume the blockade of Iranian ports Tuesday at 10 p.m., army announces

AI justification

Resumption of blockade risks escalation and civilian harm, outweighing potential deterrence benefits. | The resumption of the naval blockade introduces a complex ethical balance: it may deter aggression and promote peace (SDG 16), but risks economic disruption and civilian harm (SDG 8, 12, 14). The negative aspects outweigh due to the potential for escalation and indirect harm.