US Navy Escorts for Strait of Hormuz Tankers Delayed by Weeks Amid Iran Tensions

A planned US Navy operation to escort oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz faces a delay of at least three to four weeks, as military officials assess the need to weaken Iran’s regional capabilities before deploying a convoy. The setback, highlighted by a former US Navy commander, comes as tensions with Iran escalate over […] The post US Navy Escorts for Strait of Hormuz Tankers Delayed by Weeks Amid Iran Tensions appeared first on the deep dive.