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European allies tell Trump ‘nein,’ ‘non’ and ‘no’ on help to force open Hormuz Strait
Trump in recent days explicitly linked U.S. involvement in NATO and support to Ukraine to efforts by allies to send warships to the Strait of Hormuz.
The US has several options to counter Iranian mines. These are some key assets.
The U.S. Navy decommissioned its only four minesweepers in the Middle East last year, but still maintains other countermine capabilities it can deploy.
Two India carriers secure safe passage through Strait of Hormuz
The tankers crossed the strait Saturday after New Delhi stepped up diplomatic engagement to secure its energy imports.
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European allies tell Trump ‘nein,’ ‘non’ and ‘no’ on help to force open Hormuz Strait
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