Trump's Limited Ability to Secure Strait of Hormuz
US allies currently have limited capacity to secure shipping traffic in the Strait of Hormuz, and even American capabilities are restricted, according to a defense expert, making it difficult for Trump to ensure safety.
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What have other countries said about the Strait of Hormuz?
US allies have either pushed back or remained cautious on Trump's request to send ships to the crucial oil route.
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The proposal from President Trump to assemble an international naval coalition for the defense of the Strait of Hormuz encounters formidable obstacles. Iran's advanced A2/AD capabilities—featuring an array of missiles, drones, and submarines—combined with the strait's challenging topography, complicates even the strongest navy's efforts to maintain a permanent presence.
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