U.S. military vexed by elusive enemy in the Strait of Hormuz

Source: The Washington Times stories: Politics · Bias: Center Right

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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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U.S. military vexed by elusive enemy in the Strait of Hormuz
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U.S. military vexed by elusive enemy in the Strait of Hormuz

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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.