Why is Trump asking other countries for help with the Strait of Hormuz? We could do it, but Trump does not want the possibility of a lucky shot on one of our ships. For both political and war reasons. Don’t give the democrats anything and keep the mystic of our Navy.
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By asking for their assistance. He’s politically legitimizing the U.S taking defacto control of the strait. There’s a reason they’re sending 2,500 Marines and amphibious assault ships in.
The U.S is going to occupy the Oil Terminal at Kharg Island. Potentially several other islands in the region. But Kharg definitely.
Which gives the U.S defacto control over Iranian Oil. And all traffic in the strait. And Kills Chinas attempt to start denominating oil sales in Yuan.
And it also forces other Chinese Belt & Road partners in the region to reevaluate their partnerships. As it’s a massive sign that China can’t protect them.
It’s part of the Financial aspect of the U.S-China Cold War gone hot. Iran was the excuse.
I don't know about Kharg just yet - but no doubt that card is on the table. However, the immediate problem is that 5-10% imbedded along the Western Iranian coast that can still cause big problems in the Straight. Also, these forces have to be dealt with before we plant ground forces on Kharg and make them targets. Iran spent 40 years preparing for exactly what we have been hitting them with. This however, they did not prepare for.
Why the US Navy Rushed USS Tripoli to the Strait of Hormuz
Interesting. I guess we'll find out if it swings the balance. I would have thought that the land bases in SA and agreements to deploy in Oman or Bahrain would've given us similar capability, but ...
This amphibious force has many different ways to approach this that the Iranians did not prepare for. They were prepared for anything that comes from the sea - not all the possibilities that this Marine force can deliver. This is not just a force multiplier - it is a different battle strategy all together. This will be their first real combat test. God's speed to them all.
Amen!
Yeah this. The USA will have exhausted all options and requests for help, so once forced to do it ourselves….we can come in full force with de facto TOTAL occupation and CONTROL. Best for optics