Six U.S. Western allies announced in a joint statement on Thursday their support for a potential coalition to reopen the strait of Hormuz for commercial ships and oil tankers. Reality check: The statement does not include any commitment to send naval vessels or other resources to make that happen. For now, it's largely a gesture to placate President Trump,…
A new internal assessment at the Pentagon warns that the Strait of Hormuz could remain closed for six months or more. But when asked about it, the Pentagon spokesperson said that's the worst that could happen and they're not really taking that time frame seriously. “One of the core conundrums of this conflict is the Iranians have real leverage with this,…
President Donald Trump said that Japan declined to help open the Strait of Hormuz, a day after he made a joke about Pearl Harbor during his meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.Trump told Fox News host Martha MacCallum on Friday that Japan will not get involved, yet clarified, "Japan is a better ally than NATO." Japan's constitution…
President Trump has started his Friday with a broadside against NATO members who have declined to help make the Strait of Hormuz safe for shipping traffic.
President Donald Trump on Wednesday signaled a potential seismic shift in American foreign policy, questioning why the United States continues to shoulder the burden of policing the Strait of Hormuz for nations that refuse to support its strategic objectives. “I wonder what would happen if we ‘finished off’ what’s left of the Iranian Terror State, ...
The Iranian threat to close the Strait of Hormuz has caused world oil prices to spike, and the US Navy is preparing for mine-countermeasure operations, but needs the help of allies to augment its capabilities and secure the sea lanes.
