U.S. intelligence identifies Iranian drones and missiles as the main threat in the Strait of Hormuz.

UK Guardian reports today: "US intelligence agencies say the greatest threat to oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz is an Iranian direct attack, not mines. Although the US recently struck Iranian mine-laying vessels, US officials believe Iran is more likely to attack ships with drones or land-based missiles. Even a single successful attack could sink an oil tanker and disrupt global oil trade."

Comment: This judgment by US intelligence amounts to admitting that Iranian drones and land-based missiles are the real threats to the waterway. Escorting is essentially ineffective, and the so-called 'safe passage' is just verbal toughness.

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