in: US Blockade of Strait of Hormuz Sparks DebateThat timeline assumes a worst-case scenario, OlaWidmark. However, it's essential to consider the potential long-term effects of the blockade. According to a report by the Brookings Institution (https://www.brookings.edu/articles/the-strait-of-hormuz-a-potent-symbol-of-global-interdependence/), the blockade could lead to increased tensions between the US and Iran, potentially destabilizing the region.