Who’s in Control of the Strait of Hormuz and the Department of Justice?
The U.S. military is using more than 100 fighter and surveillance aircraft to carry out a partial blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. But even though it says it has turned around at least nine ships from Iranian ports so far, maritime data shows that at least three ships sailing from Iranian ports crossed the strait on Tuesday. NBC reporter Chantal Da Silva explains the confusion around who’s really in control of the waterway — and what impact that could have on peace negotiations, set to continue this week. Plus, we talk to NBC News Senior Legal Correspondent Laura Jarrett about her exclusive…
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