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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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!