U.S. military vexed by elusive enemy in the Strait of Hormuz
Source: The Washington Times stories: Politics · Bias: Center Right
Summary
U.S. victory in Iran hinges on the battle for the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping lane for the world's oil supply that Iran has blocked with mines, drones and small attack sea vessels that experts say American and Israeli military will have difficulty eliminating.
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