United Press reports today: "Report: The US Navy is currently unable to provide escort in the Strait of Hormuz."
According to informed sources, since the US and Israel started a war with Iran, the US Navy has been refusing to provide escort requests for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, citing that the current risk of attacks is too high.
Reuters reports that the US Navy's assessment means that Middle East oil exports will continue to be disrupted, contradicting statements by President Trump. Trump had previously stated that the US was ready to provide naval escorts in the Strait of Hormuz at any time to resume normal transportation on this key waterway.
Comments: The US Navy explicitly refuses to provide escort for oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz, directly exposing the huge gap between political statements and battlefield reality. Saying loudly that it is ready to ensure the security of energy channels, but in reality, the front line is unwilling to take on the task due to the high risk, which amounts to openly admitting that this global energy lifeline is no longer under US control. Being tough on the mouth but retreating in action, it not only continues to put pressure on Middle Eastern shipping, but also significantly reduces the US military's deterrent power in the face of reality.
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