Navy Abandons Strait of Hormuz Escort Promises
The recent pronouncements from the US Navy regarding escorting commercial vessels through the Strait of Hormuz have created a significant stir, and for good reason. What initially seemed like a clear commitment to protecting vital shipping lanes has, in a rather rapid turn of events, been revealed as something far less concrete, bordering on wishful thinking. The message is now starkly clear: escort missions for ships in the Strait of Hormuz are not currently feasible.
This shift in messaging is particularly jarring because it follows a period where assurances of readiness and even claims of having already escorted a ship were being made.… Continue reading
Matt Underwood