No. of Recommendations: 5
Well, they are closing it whenever they feel like it. So the data supports my statement (and those of the planners who for years was saying this was a bad idea) rather than yours. ~OPG
Yes, 100%.
"U.S. military escorts have boosted shipments and pipelines have redirected flows.
This current shuttle system is protected by the U.S. military and reduces the risk of exposure to attack from Iran.
But it is unclear how long this system can be sustained given that it relies on U.S. military protection."
"It’s very expensive, and it’s a huge U.S. military commitment," Croft said.
cnbc.com - Iran war strait hormuz gulf oil fuel
